Blessed is the man who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed was the ninth beatitude.

Blessed is the man who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed was the ninth beatitude.

People look at you and me to see what they are supposed to be. And, if we don't disappoint them, read more

People look at you and me to see what they are supposed to be. And, if we don't disappoint them, maybe, just maybe, they won't disappoint us.

Disappointments are to the soul what the thunder-storm is to the air

Disappointments are to the soul what the thunder-storm is to the air

Maturity is a bitter disappointment for which no remedy exists, unless laughter can be said to remedy anything.

Maturity is a bitter disappointment for which no remedy exists, unless laughter can be said to remedy anything.

We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.

We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.

Suspense is worse than disappointment.

Suspense is worse than disappointment.

Disappointment to a noble soul is what cold water is to burning metal; it strengthens, tempers, intensifies, but never destroys read more

Disappointment to a noble soul is what cold water is to burning metal; it strengthens, tempers, intensifies, but never destroys it.

We must all suffer one of two things: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret or disappointment.

We must all suffer one of two things: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret or disappointment.

The sudden disappointment of a hope leaves a scar which the ultimate fulfillment of that hope never entirely removes.

The sudden disappointment of a hope leaves a scar which the ultimate fulfillment of that hope never entirely removes.