Expectation Disappointment Quotes
Expectation and disappointment dance together, each feeding the other in a relentless loop. The four voices here illustrate how our hopes can set us up for let‑down, and why managing desire matters. For more on building resilience or setting realistic goals, see the mindset and goal‑setting sections.
![“Our desires always disappoint us; for though we meet with something that gives us satisfaction, yet it never thoroughly answers our expectation. [However disappointment can always be removed if we remember it could have turned out worse.]” quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d22/francois-de-la-rochefoucauld-1_answers_our-desires-always-disappoint-us-for-tho_3082315.jpg)