Barbara Kingsolver Quotes

You know, I have the best parents in the world and I got really, really lucky because they think that everything I do is Oscar-worthy.

I was really blessed with parents who never said I couldn't do anything. And now I reflect as an adult on that, 'Wow, they never told me no!'

Oh, my mom. She's one of my biggest fans.

I guess other people's compliments motivate you.

Tell your wife often how terrific she looks.

The aim of flattery is to soothe and encourage us by assuring us of the truth of an opinion we have already formed about ourselves.

A student never forgets an encouraging private word, when it is given with sincere respect and admiration.

Dad loves my stuff. No matter how many times my voice cracks or I miss a tap, he doesn't care. He's like some businessman making it to his kid's recital.

My mom tells me every single day that she's proud of me.

I can live for two months on a good compliment.

It's very inexpensive to give a compliment.

My mother was the greatest mother in the world. She thought I was the greatest thing on two feet. I'd come home with a little composition I had written at school, and she'd look at it and say, 'It's wonderful! You're another Shakespeare!' I always assumed I could do anything. It really is amazing how much that has to do with your attitude.

My mom is my biggest cheerleader.

My mum is... interesting. So, like, she's very expressive and loving, but even if she does get excited about any of my achievements, she won't show it... There's something about her that wants to keep me humble.

He gave me a lot of confidence because he said he liked my way of playing football. He said I was a person he really wanted to have in his squad. Something like that is always good to hear. It made me happy, especially as it came from such a great trainer like Jurgen Klopp. He showed how good he is at Dortmund with all the success he had.

My mum will always come and see my shows if she can, and if she can't, she'll text or email just before wishing me a great show and telling me how much she loves me. She still gives tonnes of positive reinforcement and love. It's really remarkable what that does for a child, and it's really remarkable what that does for me as an adult.

I don't care who is attacking my son. I still support him; I still love him.

My mum thinks I'm amazing at everything. That unconditional love is just the most precious thing you can have.

Praise your children more than you correct them. Praise them for even their smallest achievement.

I never get tired of hearing compliments.

There are high spots in all of our lives and most of them have come about through encouragement from someone else. I don't care how great, how famous or successful a man or woman may be, each hungers for applause.

I suppose if it has a practical purpose, I appreciate a pat on the back. I suppose it's rewarding, ultimately.

My mom won't let anyone treat me like a little princess.

My mother is a walking miracle.

Randy said I could call him for anything, Paula said that she loved me and said how much of a star I was. Simon was like, keep up the good work and I'll have nothing to worry about.