Destructive quotes
37 quotes on this topic — from poets, philosophers, and thinkers across history.
"Tell me what you are for, and I will show you what is going to expand in a positive way. Tell me what you are against, and I can show you what is going to expand in a destructive way."
"The sin that is most destructive in your life right now is the one you are most defensive about."
"The only thing more destructive than a tornado is a family."
"Ideas have consequences, and totally erroneous ideas are likely to have destructive consequences."
"What you don't do can be a destructive force."
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"Words are so awesome. Words are containers for power. They carry either creative power or destructive power."
"My worst habit is my fear & my destructive rationalizing."
"But what is criticism? Criticism is purely destructive; anyone can destroy, but not everyone can build up."
"Having books published is very destructive to writing."
"I've always had this impulse to be destructive."
"Indian nationalism is not exclusive, nor aggressive, nor destructive."
