Top 131 Constructive Quotes

Let me start by saying that I do not enjoy nor relish the partisan role of attack dog. I never found any fun in that. I don’t think it’s constructive. I don’t intend to become that here in the Senate.

If there is no criticism, you become lazy. But it should be constructive, and it should be the truth. If it’s biased and there’s no truth in it, then I don’t care about it. If it’s true, it helps me grow.

If people who cherish freedom, who know the importance of mutual respect and are aware of the imperative necessity to establish a constructive and critical debate, if these people are not ready to speak out, to be more committed and visible, then we can expect sad, painful tomorrows. The choice is ours.

I’m not 17 anymore. I still have some of the same sort of anger, but I have a sense of humor about it… a sense of being constructive with that anger.

You can’t keep a democracy going in a functional and constructive way if only 10 percent of the people you represent think your institution is functioning in an acceptable way. That’s just not viable.

All I can say is that, as an industry, we are trying to come together and find a way of constructively making a system where we all have a safe environment, and it’s going on. I am part of that, and I hope that we come up with a constructive system which is equal and genderless for every human being.

I’m pretty good at gardening. It consumes my time, and it feels like I’m doing something constructive.

Thus, only in a hopeful and confident temper, in a proud and constructive spirit, will we rescue the present and safeguard the future of our beloved country.

My track record is that I have always sought to work with warmth and in a constructive way with the leaders of other components of the Jewish faith.

We must continue to foster relevant and constructive dialogue among Israeli and Palestinian communities.

It’s manifestly in everyone’s interest if the U.K. leaves the E.U. in an orderly, friendly and constructive way.

I believe in constructive cooperation from the central government for any development and welfare schemes for Odisha. I want to work in cooperation with them for the development of the state.

Whites have not had to build the cognitive or affective skills or develop the stamina that would allow for constructive engagement across racial divides.

Often, we are quick to find blame with others but yet are unable to give constructive responses. There seems to be a tendency to doubt almost everything. Do we not have faith in our own people’s strengths and in our institutions? Can we afford distrust amongst ourselves?

When we feel helpless later in life, fear makes us scapegoat others. Instead of fixing the problems, we say, ‘Oh, it’s all their fault – those women or immigrants are infesting our country.’ Rather than useful protest or constructive solutions, we get angry at these handy targets.

The truth is that the more responsible the media outlet, the more responsive they are to constructive criticism.

The U.K. has always had good track record in providing leadership and a constructive agenda for change.

I didn’t take constructive criticism the way I should have. When I finally caught up to that, that’s when I went to being the MVP.

As an unpublished, nonprofessional writer working on my first novel, I nevertheless had access to extremely talented people who would help make my manuscript better, people who’ve made careers out of providing careful, constructive criticism to writers. I’m tremendously grateful to them.

I’m willing to sit down with anybody and have constructive criticism.

I think that kids need to be guided; they need to be disciplined, but in a way that’s constructive, so that’s what I try to do.

Vulnerability is the birthplace of connection and the path to the feeling of worthiness. If it doesn’t feel vulnerable, the sharing is probably not constructive.

We can improve the utility of email by maneouvring its use in a constructive manner.

It is very important that our young people have constructive early work experiences. But it is equally important that their jobs are safe and complement their education, rather than complete it.

This is something I’ve struggled with a lot: how to relate to the fear in a constructive way. It’s not that you eliminate the fear. We have all the fears. That’s natural; that’s human beings. But how do you deal with the fears, how do you engage with your fears in a way that’s productive?

You can learn a lot from criticism if you can take what’s constructive out of it. If you read a review that starts with, ‘This person is an idiot; who do they think they are?’, you’re not going to learn anything from that.

Be patient, work hard and consistently, have faith in your writing, and don’t be afraid to listen to constructive criticism.

We now witness the constructive work on a foundation that will endure through the ages. That foundation is the god of science – revealed to us in terms that will harmonize with our intelligence.

Human nature is potentially aggressive and destructive and potentially orderly and constructive.

If I don’t do something constructive every day, I feel like I have wasted my time, and I almost feel guilty for not doing something I could have learned from.

There is an irresistible demand to strengthen the leadership of the constructive forces of the world at the present momentous time. This is true because of stupendous, almost unbelievable changes which have taken place in recent years on every continent.

I think by paying attention to the feedback that you get on Yelp, you can very quickly integrate it into your business… The really savvy folks out there, they don’t necessarily take anything negative personally, but use it as constructive feedback and adjust their business.

We are approaching a new age of synthesis. Knowledge cannot be merely a degree or a skill… it demands a broader vision, capabilities in critical thinking and logical deduction without which we cannot have constructive progress.

We can all take criticism as long as it’s constructive. When it’s complete lies, that’s when it’s disappointing.

Sometimes nationalism can be jingoistic – even fascistic – but it can also be a constructive impetus that helps to unify a nation. Those whose nationalist critique of parties finds resonance with masses of voters can acquire vast power. We can only hope that they know what to do with it.

Japan continues to work closely with the United States on the issue of the North Korean nuclear crisis and has played an important and constructive role in the Six-Party talks.

I have learned to watch myself and give myself constructive criticism. Although I have to cover my face and peek sometimes!

I’d been virtually doing nothing in the country in 16 years of being a retired lady. Being busy walking my dogs – actually not doing anything very constructive. I made one little solo album in my garage.

In regards to the United States, Canadians expect me to stand up for our values and defend our interests and to have a constructive relationship with our largest trading partner and closest neighbour.

I would like to help people have honest and constructive conversations about energy. We need to understand how much energy our modern lifestyles use, decide how much energy we would like to use in the future, and choose where we will get that energy from.

I’m not interested in constructive criticism, believe me.

I understand that many young men and women are coming forward to join Youth Congress. I am not surprised. It is only natural. The vast majority of our youth is sober and idealistic. It looks forward to an era of disciplined, planned, constructive activity.

Understand this law and you will then know, beyond room for the slightest doubt, that you are constantly punishing yourself for every wrong you commit and rewarding yourself for every act of constructive conduct in which you indulge.

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

Some people derive pleasure in constructive work while some are happy in destruction.

The mark, to me, of a constructive argument is one that looks at a specific problem and says, ‘What shall we do about this?’ And a nonconstructive one is one that tries to label people.

My anger is constructive.

Americans from all walks of life have voiced their deep frustration with Washington’s seeming inability to get anything constructive done. For decades, they have watched politicians talk a good game while failing to deliver.

I’m committed to fulfilling my promises to my people, including my pledge to engage in constructive interaction with the world.

The Constitution remains brilliant in its overall design and sound with respect to the Bill of Rights and the separation of powers. But there are numerous archaic provisions that inhibit constructive change and adaptation. These constitutional bits affect the daily life of the republic and every citizen in it.

Even back in elementary school, I was a leader, but a leader who didn’t know how to channel my leadership skills in a constructive way. When I was younger, it probably came out as being more of a bossy little kid.