Quotes by Unrealistic Expectations I've always said that people have unrealistic expectations. Bette Midler unrealistic-expectations expectations people If you do not expect the unexpected, you will not recognize it when it arrives. Heraclitus greek-philosopher unrealistic-expectations unexpected Emphasize reconciliation, not resolution. It is unrealistic to expect everyone to agree about everything. Reconciliation focuses on the relationship, while resolution focuses on the problem. When we focus on reconciliation, the problem loses significance and often becomes irrelevant. Rick Warren unrealistic-expectations focus problem