I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses.Johannes Kepler
Whoever wants to achieve something great must not seek to satisfy or please anyone but himself in his work: as soon as he fishes for the approval of others, it will not be anything great.Friedrich Nietzsche
I spent a lot of money on friends, bought them clothes, holidays, everything. It was stupid but I like people to like me. I'm a pleaser and money pleases everybody, so I was like, 'Hey, have some money.' And then the money's gone.Kerry Katona
The most splendid achievement of all is the constant striving to surpass yourself and to be worthy of your own approval.Denis Waitley
A truly strong person does not need the approval of others any more than a lion needs the approval of sheep.Vernon Howard