If you expect the worst from a person you can never be disappointed. — Anthony Burgess Copy Share Image
I did this one movie with a great director named Wayne Kramer. It was 'Crossing Over,' and Harrison Ford, Ashley Judd and… — Justin Chon Copy Share Image
I believe passionately in preemptive pessimism, especially before a book comes out. I expect the worst both from reviewers and sales, and… — Antony Beevor Copy Share Image
“I guess when you expect the worst it’s always a pleasant surprise if everything ends up going smoothly.” — Karina Halle Copy Share Image
“It is right to hope for the best about everybody, and not to expect the worst. This sounds like a truism, but… — Elizabeth Gaskell Copy Share Image
“The gospel news is of an all-or-nothing venture undertaken by our blessing God. He pursued us all the way into the far… — Gerrit Dawson Copy Share Image
“I worry that you expect the worst sometimes, because of what happened,” he continued softly, and I managed just a small nod.… — Lauren Graham Copy Share Image
“Not surprisingly, negative relationships were stressful. When officers felt undermined by their closest coworker, they were less committed, took more unauthorized breaks,… — Adam M. Grant Copy Share Image
“I think sometimes when we grew up with a parent who is deeply flawed....we learn, subconsciously at least, to expect the worst… — Mindy Starns Clark Copy Share Image
“I am my own worst enemy I only feel beautiful when I am holding my son Always expect the worst, that way… — Bill Norris Copy Share Image
In life, many people only focus on the best in life and end up holding up to the worst in life. expect… — Sessah-Odai Sadick Copy Share Image
Expect the worst And that's what You'll get Only it will be Much worse. — J. P. Donleavy Copy Share Image
“Don't expect the worst because, by expecting the worst, you're inviting it to come true.” — Pepper Winters Copy Share Image
With total strangers, it had always been my policy to expect the worst. Usually they-and those that you knew best, for that… — Sarah Dessen Copy Share Image
“We also know about the self-fulfilling prophecy, which tells us that if you expect the worst out of people, that’s what you… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I have been able to hope for the best, expect the worst, and take what comes along. If there has been one… — Gene Sarazen Copy Share Image
“It was his job to expect the worst of humanity, including myself.” — James S.A. Corey Copy Share Image
“It is high time that I learn to be more careful about hope, a reckless emotion for travellers. The sensible approach would… — Martha Gellhorn Copy Share Image
