Quotes by Expectations The more that you expect, the less happy you will be-- because if the expectations are realized you won't be grateful Dennis Prager be-gratefulgratefulexpectations There's something so showy about desperation, it takes hard wits to see it's a grandiose form of funk. Elizabeth Bowen desperationhopeexpectations Those of us have minimized expectations walk around with a greater sense of thankfulness (because so many wonderful things that we didn't expect come our way each day). Dennis Prager thankfulnesseach-dayexpectations Expectations are the most perilous form of dream, and when dreams do realise themselves it is in the waking world: the difference is subtly but often painfully felt. Elizabeth Bowen differencesexpectationsdream Expectations destroy our peace of mind. They are future disappointments, planned out in advance. Elizabeth George disappointmentexpectationsmind A wife, if she is very generous, may allow that her husband lives up to perhaps eighty percent of her expectations. There is always the other twenty percent that she would like to change, and she may chip away at it for the whole of their married life without reducing it by very much. She may, on the other hand, simply decide to enjoy the eighty percent, and both of them will be happy. Elisabeth Elliot husbandexpectationshands Expectations can ruin your chances for happiness Dennis Prager ruinschanceexpectations For people who live on expectations, to face up to their realization is something of an ordeal. Elizabeth Bowen realizationexpectationspeople You know the old adage: Plant an expectation, reap a disappointment. Elizabeth Gilbert plantdisappointmentexpectations I'm an enormous product of my century, I'm a product of my upbringing. I was not aware of the fact that I was entering marriage with the highest set of expectations that humans have ever brought to the institution. It was really good to find that out. It doesn't have to be the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end, the moon and the stars - it can just be the moon. It's enough that it just can be what it is. Elizabeth Gilbert starsmoonexpectations Often, when there is a conflict between parent and child, at its very hub is an expectation that the child should be acting differently. Sometimes these expectations run counter what is known about children's growth. They stem from remembering oneself, but usually at a slightly older age. Ellen Galinsky expectationsrunningchildren It gives us more flexibility, so we can do more, but it also creates the expectation of the instant response. It can take away your sense of control over your time. Ellen Galinsky over-youexpectationsgiving Of course, I am the first democratically elected woman president in Africa, and that raises a lot of expectations. Because I represent the aspirations of women all over Africa, I must succeed for them. I must keep the door open for women's participation in politics at the highest level. That is both humbling and exciting. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf presidentexpectationsdoors On the New England Patriots losing the Super Bowl after going 18-0: We set high expectations, now we go down as 18-1, and that is one big zit. It is one big blemish. We choked. Ellis Hobbs zitsfailureexpectations My expectations-which I extended whenever I came close to accomplishing my goals-made it impossible ever to feel satisfied with my success. Ellyn Stern goalexpectationsimpossible Death, after all, is the common expectation from birth. Neither heroes nor cowards can escape it. Ellis Peters cowardheroexpectations Children that have been petted and waited upon, always expect it; and if their expectations are not met, they are disappointed and discouraged. This same disposition will be seen through their whole lives, and they will be helpless, leaning upon others for aid, expecting others to favor them and yield to them. Ellen G. White yieldexpectationschildren I was a veritable Johnny Appleseed of grand expectations, and all I reaped for my trouble was a harvest of bitter fruit. Elizabeth Gilbert bitterfruitexpectations I started SpaceX with the expectation of failure. Elon Musk expectations I love people who expect me to wear great, feathery costumes- and I do it. It's like an actor getting into his costume for his part. I don't really feel that part until I'm into whatever I'm going to wear. Elton John actorsexpectationspeople«1819202122232425262728»
