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The size of your success is measured by the strength of your desire; the size of your dream; and how read more
The size of your success is measured by the strength of your desire; the size of your dream; and how you handle disappointment along the way.
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.
We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.
We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.
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.
Suspense is worse than disappointment.
Suspense is worse than disappointment.
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.
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
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.
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.