To take an unequivocal stand, it seems to me, is of greater heuristic value and far more likely to stimulate constructive criticism than to evade the issue.
in most important ways, leaders of the future will need the traits and capabilities of leaders throughout history: an eye for change and a steadying hand to provide both vision and reassurance that change can be mastered, a voice that articulates the will of the group and shapes it to constructive ends, and an ability to inspire by force of personality while making others feel empowered to increase and use their own abilities.
Keep the weeds of negative influence from your life. 'Farm' the seeds of constructive influence.
Loving discipline encourages a child to respect other people and live as a responsible, constructive citizen.
I regard the constituent assembly as the substitute ofsatyagraha. It is constructive satyagraha.
Art is one of the few places where you can put it in a constructive way where it won't burn you up inside or hurt anyone.
Sometimes we have criticism that is very constructive.
We are seeking to avoid a new Cold War, avoid a new arms race, and, therefore, we continue to work for a more constructive relationship with Russia, including political dialogue with Russia.
Temperance is the wisdom to know that not every constructive job requires a hammer.