Expectations Quote by Sophocles

The pleasure of expecting enjoyment is often greater than that of obtaining it, and the completion of almost every wish is found a disappointment.

— Samuel Johnson

The greatest joys are found not only in what we do and feel, but also in what we hope for.

— Anonymous

In all pleasure hope is a considerable part

— Samuel Johnson

Joy is a deeply felt contentment that transcends difficult circumstances and derives maximum enjoyment from every good experience.

— Anonymous

The natural flights of the human mind are not from pleasure to pleasure, but from hope to hope.

— Samuel Johnson

Joy is that kind of happiness that does not depend on what happens.

— David Steindl-Rast

Hope is itself a species of happiness, and, perhaps, the chief happiness which this world affords: but, like all other pleasures immoderately enjoyed, the…

— Samuel Johnson

The greatest joys in life are found not only in what we do and feel, but also in our quiet hopes and labors for…

— Anonymous

For what pleasure can compare the pleasure of bringing joy and hope to other hearts. The more we make others happy the greater will…

— Shoghi Effendi

Happiness is the joy we feel striving after our potential.

— Shawn Achor

Life is to be enjoyed, not simply endured. Pleasure and goodness and joy support the pursuit of survival.

— Willard Gaylin

Well, your greatest joy definitely comes from doing something for another, especially when it was done with no thought of something in return.

— John Wooden