#constructive

Is constructive criticism really constructive? Not really. You can't make a child better by pointing out what you think is wrong with him or her. Criticism either crushes spirit or elicits defensiveness. Constructive criticism is an interesting combination of words. "Construct" means "to build." "Criticism" means "to tear down" It creates defiance and anger as well. ↗

— H. Norman Wright

#anger

You have the freedom to live and let live, to love and let love. Granting yourself that freedom is one of the healthiest, most constructive things you can do for yourself and the people who matter to you. ↗

— Martha Beck

#freedom #granting #healthiest #live #love

If ever there was a slamming of the door in the face of constructive investigation, it is the word miracle. To a medieval peasant, a radio would have seemed like a miracle. ↗

— Richard Dawkins

#door #ever #face #investigation #like

I'm a participant in the doctrine of constructive ambiguity. ↗

— Vernon A. Walters

#constructive #doctrine #i #participant

You must not under any pretense allow your mind to dwell on any thought that is not positive, constructive, optimistic, kind. ↗

— Emmet Fox

#allow #any #constructive #dwell #kind

All married couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of making love. Good battle is objective and honest - never vicious or cruel. Good battle is healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principles of equal partnership. ↗

— Ann Landers

#battle #brings #constructive #couples #cruel

I've never seen a constructive Social Security debate that started with one side digging in, in one place and another side digging into another. ↗

— Jacob Lew

#constructive #debate #digging #i #into

In order to excel, you must be completely dedicated to your chosen sport. You must also be prepared to work hard and be willing to accept constructive criticism. Without one-hundred percent dedication, you won't be able to do this. ↗

— Willie Mays

#accept #also #be prepared #chosen #completely

I published in 1978 a report on dreams in the Journal of Clinical Psychology. It was the first study of its kind to demonstrate that it is possible for people to make constructive use of their dreams to improve their lives. ↗

— Henry Reed

#constructive #demonstrate #dreams #first #i

It is easier to learn to interpret dreams if you have a reason to use them for something constructive. You apply your dream insights to making constructive changes in your life. ↗

— Henry Reed

#changes #constructive #dream #dreams #easier