Approves Quotes

'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.

When a man says he approves of something in principle, it means he hasn't the slightest intention of carrying it out in practice.

I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.

If what the heart approves conforms to proper patterns, then even if one's desires are many, what harm would they be to good order?

I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death.

You have not found your place until all your faculties are roused, and your whole nature consents and approves of the work you are doing.