Expectations quotes

Welcome to our collection of Expectations quotes! Expectations are a natural part of life, shaping our desires and influencing our behavior. Whether they are personal or societal, expectations can often guide us towards our goals and aspirations. However, they can also generate feelings of pressure, disappointment, and frustration when they are not met.

These quotes explore the diverse aspects of expectations, providing insight into the power they hold in our lives. They delve into the complexities of managing expectations, embracing them, or even letting go of them. From famous authors to philosophers, these words of wisdom offer a glimpse into the human experience of expectations and how they shape our perceptions of success, happiness, and fulfillment.

Expectations can apply to various areas of life, including relationships, career, personal growth, and self-worth. Through these quotes, you will find inspiration, encouragement, and lessons on how to navigate the highs and lows that come with having expectations. Whether you are seeking guidance, validation, or simply a new perspective, these quotes will help you understand the impact of expectations and how they shape your journey.

So, grab a cup of coffee or tea, and explore our collection of Expectations quotes. Discover the wisdom and insights shared by individuals from all walks of life, and reflect on the role that expectations play in your own life. We hope you find inspiration and guidance as you navigate the delicate balance between expectations and reality.

The secret of being a writer: not to expect others to value what you've done as you value it. Not to expect anyone else to perceive in it the emotions you have invested in it. Once this is understood, all will be well.
Sofia Vergara
Sofia Vergara
Actress
No one can be a sex kitten every day, and anyone who tells you that is lying.
Peter Temple
Peter Temple
Acclaimed Australian Crime Fiction Author
There's a high point in your career, and then people get bored; they want something else to come along.
Kathleen McGowan
Kathleen McGowan
Historical Novelist Weaving Spirituality & History
I don't want it to appear that I'm standing up and saying I'm the expected one. That's a dangerous, ego-driven kind of thing.
Stan Lee
Stan Lee
Comic Book Icon & Creator of Marvel Heroes
I know the world expects me to have superpowers, and it'll be quite a disappointment. But I just play myself.
Harvey Mackay
Harvey Mackay
Business Guru & Motivational Speaker
Are you worried about pressure? I look at it this way: Pressure is having to do something you are not totally prepared to do.
Daniel Craig
Daniel Craig
Iconic James Bond Actor
I want people to treat me as normally as they can. Anybody who doesn't, I feel awkward with.
Len Wiseman
Len Wiseman
Talented Filmmaker of "Underworld"
Some people will always be disappointed.
Will Ferrell
Will Ferrell
American actor, comedian, producer, and writer
A lot of the times you read something and you don't realize that you are going to have to do the things that you read.
Pope John XXIII
Pope John XXIII
Head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 28 October 1958 until his death in 1963
I live by the mercy of Jesus, to whom I owe everything and from whom I expect everything.
Niecy Nash
Niecy Nash
American actress, comedian and television host
Don't go telling yourself you're in love with the man he could be; you gotta love the man standing in front of you right now. Simply put, love the person not the potential! Otherwise, he will always be disappointing to you. And whose fault is that?
She thought that this man was her savior, that he had come to her at a time in her life when her life demanded completion, an end, a permanent fixing of all that was troubled and shifting and deadly. And yet it was absurd to think this. No person could save another. So she drew back from him and released him.
Stan Lee
Stan Lee
Comic Book Icon & Creator of Marvel Heroes
I was in the beginning when [comic book superheroes] started, but not anymore. Now I expect it. I've gotten very used to it.
Harvey Mackay
Harvey Mackay
Business Guru & Motivational Speaker
You do not get what you want. You get what you negotiate.
Len Wiseman
Len Wiseman
Talented Filmmaker of "Underworld"
I had done 'Die Hard' and it was somebody's franchise. I actually just got done with the 'Hawaii Five-O' pilot and I was developing some things of my own. So 'Total Recall' one of those projects that I read wanting more not to like it.
Will Ferrell
Will Ferrell
American actor, comedian, producer, and writer
James Caan told me at the end of filming 'Elf' that he had been waiting through the whole film for me to be funny - and I never was.
Niecy Nash
Niecy Nash
American actress, comedian and television host
As women, we often think we have to be all things to all people, all at the same time. As a wife, mother, actress and businesswoman, I definitely feel the pressure to perform well in all areas.
Stan Lee
Stan Lee
Comic Book Icon & Creator of Marvel Heroes
I don't expect every movie to be done exactly the way I would have done it.
Will Ferrell
Will Ferrell
American actor, comedian, producer, and writer
You want every movie to be a hit. But every painting isn’t a masterpiece.