Expectations Versus Reality Quotes Novels & Stories

“What’s wrong with doing all those things with me? I’ll have you know, many girls will scramble for a chance to be in a relationship with me. I’m a catch, you know.” “‘Reality can be beaten with enough imagination’. Yann Martel.” Silence. “What does that mean?” I gave a heavy sigh and went back to scribbling and striking out. This was going to be a very trying time.

That was the fact about it, the undying expectations you fill yourself with …I wasn't so keen on expectations, I used to be a believer in it but everything that came from my expectations had been fraudulent. As a matter of fact it left me asking for more when it was glaring I would get nothing at the end of it all. Expectations are like cancer and at that same moment I could feel it nibbling slowly in my heart. Bit by bit… Taking over the blank spaces of my doubt and fears of a doom to come and making it play a vital role in my mind. There was a kind of fear,fear of what happens if all this doesn't last forever. I wanted it so bad, but the question in my mind however was centered on a brute

We discussed the red flags in men, and I talked to her about the male perspective. "As I mentioned to you before in the library, women have very high expectations that have nothing to do with reality. Believe it or not, we hear what we want to hear... Look at Warner's case; he was an idiot who stuck to his ways but ended up adhering to what he really wanted."

I asked, both curious and not setting high expectations. I tend to disappoint myself whenever I put myself in that situation. Now that I’m older, I’ve learned to keep my expectations down to the ground. His forehead crumpled. “You don’t sound disappointed.” “Well, my expectation is underground so…” You shrugged, “It’s just a way I learned to preserve my sanity.” “Fair enough. But there’s still hope. We just have to change our methods.” He also shrugged, almost imitating my tone. I got up from the ground. “What else to do?”

"I'm sure you would realize that anyone is better than that scam.” "Even when I'm not comparing, things just don't work out! "I grumbled, hitting my feet hard on the ground. "I just wanted to know how to relate as an ordinary person. I just wanted not to create expectations or be afraid to act as I really am. I wanted to...”

He explained in a calm tone, his eyes still glued to the road. He lightly bit his lip before continuing. “Sometimes, we get upset. Sometimes, we get overwhelmed. And sometimes, we can’t accept what is happening. These are the disappointments that we are to anticipate, which is why its best not to expect too much for an outcome that is too good to be true.” He ended; he took a quick glance over at the woman beside him before returning his gaze to the road. He finds it really hard to communicate when he is focused into driving, it is a safety precaution that he continues to maintain. Crystal only gave a wry smile, facing the vehicle window still and gazing over at the man through the window’s

Today shall be a pleasant day, I know it. I was recently taught of a saying that my mother told me I needed to abide by, 'Do not possess high expectations for disappointment shall be swift to come.' I didn't believe it for I always acquired what I wished, my expectations were always met. Yet today is the first time the saying has come true for me as dismay did come to take me. Phobos did not come to the castle.

"Why didn't you tell me that I didn't have to finish the work in a day?" "It slipped my mind" I scoffed "slipped your mind? You were leaving" I raised my voice, drawing little attention to us. "Maybe if you had asked me why I was leaving, I would have remembered that". She was unbelievable. "Listen, this is like a jungle. While we pay for the mistakes of others, we are solely responsible for ourselves. Don’t expect anything from anyone. Buckle up, and stand firmly on your feet. Do what others are doing and maybe you'll survive with that".

I ponder curiously. “No. The actual quote is, ‘The customer is always right, in matters of taste.’ Which basically means the customer can buy anything they want because their taste is their taste and the business has no place to judge, but it doesn’t mean customers have cart blanche to treat workers like shit,” he says disdainfully. I blink rapidly in surprise. “I had no idea. Even in Spanish, I was only taught the first half.” “So many famous quotes are misquoted. People take off the second half, so the quote suits their narrative because the originals often mean the complete opposite.”

"Don't worry, Dr. Goddard. I won't disappoint you." Francesca chimed in with a bright smile. "I believe in Andrew too! I'm sure he'll do great!" Jared snorted, his expression twisted with disdain. "Talking big before the match even starts? How typical. Do you think you're going to place in the top ten, Andrew? I'd be impressed if you even got close." Thomas added in a mocking tone, "The higher the expectations, the greater the disappointment. Malcolm, you've always had an eye for talent. I just hope you're not making a mistake this time. It would be a shame to ruin your spotless record."