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But I found that disappointing people is a good thing, because disapproval is freedom.

Expressions of disapproval are on a level of vulgarity that cannot be tolerated. The way to express disapproval is to do without applause.

When it comes right down to it, developing a critical sensibility about parenting isn't really about disapproval; it's about honing your own sensibilities, figuring out how you want to parent.

Neutrality, as a lasting principle, is an evidence of weakness.

At times unpopular measures are needed in order to change behaviour.

There's a fine line between stubbornness and the positive side of that, which is dogged determination.

Honest disagreement is often a good sign of progress.

Tolerance it a tremendous virtue, but the immediate neighbors of tolerance are apathy and weakness.

If you are not criticized, you may not be doing much.

Sometimes, unfortunately, hatred is more powerful than progress.