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Disapprove Quotes

On saying no to what feels wrong.

These quotes express clear personal disapproval — of past government decisions described only in general terms, of torture, and of being reduced to a single label. They relate to our Children quotes on values passed down.

I disapprove of lots of decisions made by George Bush: the war, the meddling in the affairs of other countries, the conversations with dictators; it was a dark time.

Quotes by Tommy Hilfiger

Despite a large body of work in films, TV, theatre and concerts, I am viewed by many as a Jewish artist. I do not resent the label, except for the fact that I disapprove of labels in general.

Quotes by Theodore Bikel

I get very few nasty letters. A few from people who disapprove of the fact that I'm getting naked on television yet again. I don't know why - I suppose they don't like the idea that I'm doing that while...

Quotes by Rupert Penry-Jones

I would not rule out going to Israel because I disapprove of the foreign policy any more than I would refuse to play in the UK because I disapprove of Tony Blair's foreign policy.

Quotes by Roger Waters

Always Quotes

When a judge assumes the power to decide which distinctions made in a statute are legitimate and which are not, he assumes the power to disapprove of any and all legislation, because all legislation makes distinctions.

Quotes by Robert Bork

I do disapprove very strongly of labelling children, especially young children, as something like 'Catholic children' or 'Protestant children' or 'Islamic children.'

Quotes by Richard Dawkins

I strongly disapprove of torture and have never and would never provide assistance in its process.

Quotes by Martin Seligman

No matter what message you are about to deliver somewhere, whether it is holding out a hand of friendship, or making clear that you disapprove of something, is the fact that the person sitting across the table is a human...

Quotes by Madeleine Albright

I think people are always going to say things about you or disapprove of your relationships or your ideals or your beliefs or something, but I think you have to stand up and stay strong in who you are and...

Quotes by Kirstin Maldonado

American People Quotes

Compassion is not a popular virtue. Very often when I talk to religious people, and mention how important it is that compassion is the key, that it's the sine-qua-non of religion, people look kind of balked, and stubborn sometimes, as...

Quotes by Karen Armstrong

I believe the American people spoke loud and clear to the Bush Administration in yesterday's election that they disapprove of the current direction in the war in Iraq. As a result, the President wasted no time in dumping Secretary Rumsfeld.

Quotes by Jim Clyburn

I am conservative by temperament. I disapprove of criminal activity. I am very solidly and markedly on the side of authority. The truth is I would rather err on the side of too much authority than too little.

Quotes by James Ellroy

The nationalist not only does not disapprove of atrocities committed by his own side, but he has a remarkable capacity for not even hearing about them.

George Orwell

It always seemed to me a bit pointless to disapprove of homosexuality. It's like disapproving of rain.

Quotes by Francis Maude

Children Quotes

When millions applaud you seriously ask yourself what harm you have done; and when they disapprove you, what good.

Quotes by Charles Caleb Colton

As a general rule, I do not think it appropriate for judges to heap either praise or censure upon a legislative measure that comes before them, lest it be thought that their validation, invalidation, or interpretation of it is driven...

Quotes by Antonin Scalia

Frequently Asked Questions

Do these quotes name specific political decisions?
One recalls disapproving of decisions made during a past U.S. administration, described here only in general terms like war and diplomacy with dictators, without our own added commentary or political framing.
Is there a quote about disapproving of torture?
Yes, one states a strong personal disapproval of torture and a firm refusal to assist with it in any way.
What does the quote about labels say?
It describes someone who doesn't resent being labeled a certain kind of artist, but disapproves of labeling people in general as a practice.
Is compassion discussed anywhere in this set?
Yes, one quote reflects on compassion being a less popular virtue than it should be, especially in religious conversation.
Where can I find more quotes about personal conviction?
Browse our Always quotes for related themes.

For related reading, see our Always quotes on consistency of belief, or He quotes for other personal statements.