The logic of validation allows us to move between the two limits of dogmatism and skepticism. Votes: 6
Paul RicoeurA lot of people say this honor validates my career, but I didn't work hard for validation. Votes: 6
Ryne SandbergIf self-validation were our most significant societal measure - we would give trophies to ourselves. Votes: 4
Mary Anne RadmacherValidation comes to us in two ways: through trials we overcome, and through the words of older men. Votes: 4
John EldredgeI work hard for the audience. It's entertainment. I don't need validation. Votes: 2
Denzel WashingtonI have never, ever sought validation from the arbiters of British poetic taste. Votes: 2
Linton Kwesi JohnsonModels are just mannequins seeking validation at the hands of sleazy fashion people. Votes: 2
Amber HeardTo be in 'Vogue' has to mean something. It's an endorsement. It's a validation. Votes: 2
Anna WintourNothing is as empowering as real-world validation, even if it's for failure. Votes: 1
Steven PressfieldEngaging solely to validate your opinion takes away from the character building process. Votes: 1
Unarine RamaruWhy do we want and need the validation of those who celebrate our exclusion? Votes: 1
Carlos WallaceDo not wait for someone else to validate your existence; it is your own responsibility. Votes: 1
Jasz GillWhat the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others. Votes: 1
Confuciuskisses explode when... someone believes in me when my heart cries out a song of thanks to yours. Votes: 1
Sanober KhanI have never, ever sought validation from the arbiters of British poetic taste, Votes: 0
Linton Kwesi JohnsonIf you get validation from outside, then suddenly everything you do at home is justified. Votes: 0
Anurag KashyapAnd if you ever need self-validation, Just meet me in the alley by the railway station Votes: 0
Steven MorrisseyI think the thing that people do wrong today is that they pray for external validation. Votes: 0
T. D. JakesFamily is the place where acceptance and validation are most needed, but often the hardest to find. Votes: 0
Bill Crawford