Quotes by Expectations Something is funny, most of all, because it's true, and because the velocity of insight into this truth exceeds our normal standards. Something is funny because it's outside our accepted boundary of decorum. Something is funny because it defies our expectations. Something is funny because it offers a temporary reprieve from the hardship of seeing the world as it actually is. Something is funny because it is able to suggest gently that even the worst of our circumstances and sins is subject to eventual mercy. Steve Almond velocityableexpectations People in long-term, monogamous relationships are crushed by the expectation that a partner is going to provide everything they are looking for and wondering why they are dissatisfied when they have four of the ten boxes checked. Steve Almond expectationswonderpeople Children will usually live up to our expectations. Steve Biddulph expectationschildren Frustration is a function of our expectations. Stephen Covey functionfrustrationexpectations I do not dwell on dreams I know how soon a dream becomes an expectation How can I have expectations? Look at me, No, Captain, Look at me, Look at me! Stephen Sondheim expectationsdreamlooks It's silly for me to raise expectations too much, but I think I'm right on the basic trend, which is shifting power to consumers. Steve Case expectationssillythinking That's an interesting way to put it: an expectation of who you should be. More often than not, it's described as an expectation of who you are. Steve Carell expectationswayinteresting When people have expectations, you're going to make a lot of them upset - when in fact I'm not trying to represent anybody but myself. Steve Grand upsetexpectationspeople There's strong data that, within companies, the No. 1 reason for ethical violations is the pressure to meet expectations, sometimes unrealistic expectations. Stephen Covey datastrongexpectations 'Efficient' scheduling and control of time are often counterproductive. The efficiency focus creates expectations that clash with the opportunities to develop rich relationships, to meet human needs, and to enjoy spontaneous moments on a daily basis. Stephen Covey focusexpectationsopportunity We have to reduce our expectations of England and we have the players to do it Steve McClaren englandplayerexpectations The people around whom I've lived most of my life, they're similar. They have same expectations of life that aren't exaggerated, they could be accomplished, they could get what they want. But they could not, too. It's not to be taken for granted. Even getting by, and being satisfied, barely, is hard. Steven Conrad takenexpectationspeople Any reasonable ruler would have the expectation and the demand the other way round. Steven Erikson demandexpectationsway We are Liverpool Football Club and the expectations are so high. Steven Gerrard expectationsfootballsoccer We're cautious. We'd rather exceed expectations than miss but I think it's going to be a continued difficult economy. Apple is trying a different way to navigate out of this, we're trying to innovate. Steve Jobs applesexpectationsthinking If God always met our expectations, He'd never be able to exceed them. Steven Furtick metsableexpectations As you get older, you tend to be a little less patient with people - people who are not prepared, people who have unrealistic expectations, people who make unrealistic demands, people who think they're more special than other people. Steven Pacey expectationspeoplethinking Art is the concrete artifact of faith and expectation, the realization of a world that would otherwise be little more than a veil of pointless consciousness stretched over a gulf of mystery. Stephen King realizationexpectationsart I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple's CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come. Steve Jobs applesexpectationsfirsts What's hard, it seems, is living up to the expectations Democracy imposes upon those who would participate in society. Steven Weber democracyexpectationsseems«7071727374757677787980»
