Quotes about Expectations

She married a man who soon left her; that man became a myth; and then that myth returned home and proved to be just a man after all.

the Moral Law is not always the standard by which we treat others, but it is nearly always the standard by which we expect others to treat us.

If you paint in your mind a picture of bright and happy expectations, you put yourself into a condition conducive to your goal.

The only certain means is to render more and better service than is expected of you, no matter what your task may be.

The world has grown suspicious of anything that looks like a happily married life.

How marriage ruins a man! It is as demoralizing as cigarettes, and far more expensive.

One's real life is so often the life that one does not lead.

Our natural virtues can never come anywhere near what Jesus Christ wants.

We are apt to imagine that if Jesus Christ constrains us and we obey Him, He will lead us to great success; but He does not. If our Lord has ever constrained you, and you obeyed Him, what was your dream of His purpose? Never put your dream of success as God's purpose for you; His purpose may be exactly the opposite.

Love isn't always enough. It's a hard lesson because we're raised to believe that it is—it's in every story we hear. But just because you love somebody and they love you back doesn't mean your relationship makes sense or that it's a good one for you both to be in. Having chemistry with someone is important, yes, but the most important thing is that the person you're with makes you happy.

So if you're dealing with a nonperforming employee, particularly on issues related to work ethic, I suggest that you begin by asking three questions: Has this employee received a written job description? Have you published some sort of general, written policy that outlines requirements for practical work issues like starting time, lunch breaks, stopping times, making or receiving personal phone calls, etc.? Does this person understand how you like to receive reports?

Whatever sits on the other side of your "if-only" is where you are looking for life, peace, joy, hope, and lasting contentment of heart.