It is in himself, not in Nature, that man must find an approbation of justice.
"Life and Writings of Maurice Maeterlinck"
Jethro Bithell
But the sage needs no approbation save his own; and Maeterlinck's good deeds were done, not for praise, but because he was Maeterlinck.
"Life and Writings of Maurice Maeterlinck"
Jethro Bithell
"During our entire acquaintance," Dorris said finally, coming over to her, "you have said or done nothing which did not meet my approbation, and cause me to love you more and more.
"The Mystery of the Locks"
Edgar Watson Howe