Expectations Quotes

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Men go into marriage with virtually no expectations whatsoever. Ten years later, the men are delightfully surprised to find out that it's actually kind of… — Elizabeth Gilbert
As long as there are people in education making excuses for failure, cursing future generations with a culture of low expectations, denying children access to… — Michael Gove
I have a different starting premise from those 100 academics who are so heavily invested in the regime of low expectations and narrow horizons which… — Michael Gove
I have absolutely no plans and no expectations of ever being a candidate again. — Al Gore
Don't show off every day, or you'll stop surprising people. There must always be some novelty left over. The person who displays a little more… — Baltasar Gracian
To compete in a global economy, our students must continue their education beyond high school. To make this expectation a reality, we must give students… — Jennifer Granholm
You can't live someone else's expectations in life. It's a recipe for disaster. — Bear Grylls
The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools. — Confucius
Uncertainty and expectation are the joys of life. Security is an insipid thing. — William Congreve
I don't have to do anything for anyone else's benefit anymore. I just want to exceed my own expectations. — Dane Cook
So many people prefer to live in drama because it's comfortable. It's like someone staying in a bad marriage or relationship - it's actually easier… — Ellen DeGeneres
Hoover was incredibly ambitious as a young man. He was highly motivated to succeed in Washington, primarily due to his mother's expectations of him. — Leonardo DiCaprio
Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for… — Princess Diana
To free us from the expectations of others, to give us back to ourselves - there lies the great, singular power of self-respect. — Joan Didion
Yes, disappointment over perceived unfairness, injustice, promises not kept, tends to go hand in hand with increasing prosperity. Expectations are dashed. What can I say! — Mary Douglas
Checking the results of a decision against its expectations shows executives what their strengths are, where they need to improve, and where they lack knowledge… — Peter Drucker
Few companies that installed computers to reduce the employment of clerks have realized their expectations... They now need more, and more expensive clerks even though… — Peter Drucker
Future orientation is combined with a notion and expectation of progress, and nothing is impossible. — Alan Dundes
If you think it's going to rain, it will. — Clint Eastwood
Because I grew up with this naive expectation of people doing right, I get shocked by every little violation. — Dave Eggers

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