Constructive Quotes

See also Core English Vocabulary (C) Quotes

Constructive criticism is about finding something good and positive to soften the blow to the real critique of what really went on.

- Paula Abdul

I`ve been involved with the Creative Coalition since shortly after the founding by (actor) Ron Sliver and (actress) Susan Sarandon and (actor) Christopher Reeve. I love to really roll up my sleeves and get my hands dirty on any level when it comes to these sorts of issues, (i.e. gun control, freedom of speech) on a grass roots level or a clerical level. I love to educate myself and others and help raise awareness on important issues. I love to utilize my celebrity status in a responsible and constructive and substantive manner. I like to get my hands dirty rather than a photo op."

- William Baldwin

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 principle of equal partnership.

- Ann Landers

The magic was in the Marshall Plan itself. It provided an opportunity for appealing and constructive work. In a sense, the mission chiefs were given the opportunity to help act as architects for the new Europe that was envisioned.

- Paul Hoffman

I`ve learned that something constructive comes from every defeat.

- Tom Landry

Oh, please, please. I was never a "bad" kid, but I did get into minor juvenile trouble. Look, I grew up in Brooklyn. This was the 60`s and the neighborhood was rapidly changing and not without its problems. All the kids of the neighborhood "did their thing," breaking windows and the like. I was no different. I went to Catholic school and there was this teacher, a Brother, who saw I could go either way, good or bad. He took an interest in me and got me to do a play. I got hooked on acting and it gave me something constructive to do. I had a lot of energy. (on his childhood days)

- William Forsythe

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

(on cast camraderie during shooting "The Lord of the Rings":) "There was a lot of pranking, but that was more Dom (Dominic Monaghan) and Viggo (Viggo Mortensen). With Viggo, they were normally quite violent, aggressive ones. You would see Sean Bean walking across to his caravan, and then see this figure of Viggo running across the plains and rugby tackling him. Dom and Viggo were attacking each other`s trailers for quite a while, redecorating inside and out with whatever they got their hands on. It was a very happy set, a very constructive set." (December 14, 2003)

- Billy Boyd

These constructive actions demonstrate a willingness to accelerate efforts to achieve consensual resolutions to the significant challenges facing Delphi.

- Steve Miller

Can`t Regret has been very much of a saving grace for me. It (helped me get) through rehab, even. But also, when I had moments of clarity about (drug and personal problems) and could actually, in a constructive and eloquent way, articulate what I was feeling at the time, as opposed to just ranting with rage and hatred,

- Ben Moody

But I think the bottom line right now is to take the constructive criticism and use that to build toward, as I say, the hurricane season that is 100 days away. And we don`t have a lot of time to waste before we start to address that next set of challenges.

- Michael Chertoff

One is the pin the blame on the media with the references to the tabloid spectacle, ... One is the assertion of full cooperation with the police. One is the carving of a moat around his private life. And one is the use of constructive ambiguity with references to not being perfect but with no explanation for what those imperfections are.

- Mike Doyle

There`s some quick learning going on. Somebody realized that just simply ranting is not constructive, the UN is a place where you build from common ground.

- Michael Doyle

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.

- John Fiske

I have just explained my idea of how a constructive period of reflection, one that would send a clear message to the citizens of Europe: You should now what our priorities are. For Germany this means: Unemployment is one of one of our biggest problems.

- Angela Merkel

If China wants to be a constructive, active player in the world economy, it`s got to respect intellectual property rights or it makes it pretty impossible to do business with them.

- Dan Glickman

The child`s true constructive energy, a dynamic power, has remained unnoticed for thousands of years. Just as men have trodden the earth, and later tilled its surface, without thought for the immense wealth hidden in its depths, so the men of our day make progress after progress in civilized life, without noticing the treasures that lie hidden in the psychic world of infancy.

- Adam Moore

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.

- Aissatou Ba

There are points where I think, for instance, Judaism or Buddhism are more constructive than the Catholic position, and vice versa.

- Alexander Eliot

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.

- Alexander Wiley

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.

- Alexander Wiley

Society today is so organized that every individual group has the power to disrupt it. How is their power to be channelled into constructive channels?

- Alfred Jarry

You should tell yourself frequently `I will only react to constructive suggestions.` This gives you positive ammunition against your own negative thoughts and those of others.

- Ali Adibi

When President Jiang Zemin visited India in 1996, the two sides decided that they would jointly build a constructive partnership of cooperation oriented towards the 21st century.

- Alma Denny

Every human being is entitled to courtesy and consideration. Constructive criticism is not only to be expected but sought.

- Aly Hinton

(A spokesman for Andersen reiterated the firm`s statement given on Wednesday.) Reaching out to the groups affected in this case is consistent with our commitment to address the issues raised by Enron`s collapse in a straightforward and constructive manner, ... We think it is in the best interests of all parties to deal expeditiously and responsibly with what has occurred.

- Andy Brunner

The BATTLEGROUND EUROPE Public Beta has proved to be a phenomenal success ... Not only have Cornered Rat proved that they have succeeded in creating a stable and exciting MMO. They have also won over whole new player bases who are seeking an online game that outshines the competition in terms of gameplay, realism and PvP combat. We would like to thank the BATTLEGROUND EUROPE community for being so constructive with their criticism and helpful to their fellow soldiers.

- Antonio Recine

would be a constructive step towards closing the ranks of the Arab nation.

- Asa Hutchinson

Where there`s a problem, she`s willing to admit there is a problem and find a constructive solution, ... That`s a welcome change.

- Asher Cohen

both parties to continue to cooperate and work toward resolving this dispute and the others between them in an amicable and constructive fashion.

- Aubrey Jewett

Without question, Mayor Kilpatrick and Oakland County Executive Patterson personify the tremendous opportunities and challenges this region faces in the areas of economic development, regionalism and our ongoing struggles with race relations. We look forward to constructive dialogue on these issues that are critical to the region`s progress.

- Barb Schwarz

Good management is the art of making problems so interesting and their solutions so constructive that everyone wants to get to work and deal with them.

- Paul Hawken

The man who will use his skill and constructive imagination to see how much he can give for a dollar, instead of how little he can give for a dollar, is bound to succeed.

- Henry Ford