Balls Quote by Daphne Oz
“If you have expectations, you try to put your standards on someone else's behavior. The fact is you can't control anyone but yourself, so creating standards, as opposed to expectations, keeps the ball in your court.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Real Food, Real Life by Daphne Oz, 2015
You can only control your own actions; set personal standards instead of expecting others to meet your expectations.
In simple terms: Control yourself, not others.
Focus on personal standards.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- workplace
- personal growth
- self‑improvement
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you shift from expecting to setting standards?
- What personal standards will improve your relationships?
Expectations can still affect emotions even if you try to control them.