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Quotes about Expectation

In everyone there's a continuous desire and expectation; deep inside, you still expect something better to happen. That is why you check your email many times a day!
- Thich Nhat Hanh
No man lived a more strong and beautiful life than did John Wesley, and his view of death was that whenever it came he would be found at his duty; and the transition from that duty to heaven's service would be a natural one. Instead of death, let the Lord be expected; and the true attitude of life will be that of quiet pursuit of duty and constant readiness to greet Him.
- G Campbell Morgan
Though he was indeed a humble man, he never sought the glory of humility, but only its reality. He wanted no one but God to witness what he did, just as the only reward he expected was God Himself.
- Brother Lawrence
Do not run away; let go. Do not seek, for it will come when least expected.
- Bruce Lee
I promise nothing complete; because any human thing supposed to be complete must for that very reason infallibly be faulty.
- Herman Melville
Trust is very hard if you don't know what you're trusting.
- Marianne Williamson
Expectations are a form of first-class truth: If people believe it, it's true.
- Bill Gates
Nothing is ever enough when what you are looking for isn't what you really want.
- Arianna Huffington
Some directors expect you to do everything; write, be producer, psychiatrist. Some just want you to die in a tragic accident during the shooting so they can get the insurance.
- John Malkovich
I don't want Him to return and find me sitting in a theater.
- Francis Chan
People think they know what they want but they generally don't. Sometimes if they're lucky they'll get it anyways.
- Cormac McCarthy
The suitable is the last thing we ever want.
- Ellen Glasgow