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Quotes About Disappointment

It was much easier to expect nothing an be all right than to expect something and be disappointed.
~ Shari Shattuck
When we experience dissatisfaction at work, which everyone does we can use our disappointment as fuel to wake up.
~ Sharon Salzberg
of God's promise that disappointment will lead to hope.
~ Sheila Walsh
She had that look. The one that means, "I can't wait to get this over with and get you out of here and get on with my life." The look that is so hard to believe, so impossible to take in, when it comes from someone who used to love you. The look that always makes you wonder if they ever really did. It's the final look. There's no coming back from it.
~ Shelley Singer
But none of them laughed as hard about my beautiful brain as I knew my father would have. I miss him, the drunk bastard. I would always feel closest to the man who had most disappointed me.
~ Sherman Alexie
Last night I missed two free throws which would have won the game against the best team in the state. The farm town high school I play for is nicknamed the Indians, and I'm probably the only actual Indian ever to play for a team with such a mascot. This morning I pick up the sports page and read the headline: INDIANS LOSE AGAIN. Go ahead and tell me none of this is supposed to hurt me very much.
~ Sherman Alexie
She thought she could be saved. She thought he could take her hand and owldance her around the circle. She thought she could watch him fancydance, watch his calf muscles grow more and more perfect with each step. She thought he was Crazy Horse.
~ Sherman Alexie
I hate you! (Artemis) Don't keep saying that, Artie. It's cruel to get my hopes up. (Acheron)
~ Sherrilyn Kenyon
Remember, Nick, there are only two people in the universe I care for…and you're not one of them. (Savitar)
~ Sherrilyn Kenyon
I'm not putting my faith or life in anyone's hands. All that ever got me was screwed, and my ass is currently sore from it. (Wren) Nice imagery there, tiger. Graphic. Ever think of writing children's books? (Fury)
~ Sherrilyn Kenyon
You I expected better of. He turned his swirling sliver gaze from Sam to Dev and Fang. You two not so much. -Acheron
~ Sherrilyn Kenyon
I can't believe this night. I was supposed to be applauded and instead, I'm ruined. I swear to God in heaven if I ever see that man again, I will commit murder. (Tory) Well, if you need help moving the body, you know where Kim and I live. (Pam)
~ Sherrilyn Kenyon
No, no, no. This ain't right. I finally find a woman who'll actually let me into her place and you bring her home for you? Oh, please tell me you brought her home for you and not for me. You didn't pimp me out again, Wulf, did you? I swear I'll stake you in your sleep if you did. (Chris)
~ Sherrilyn Kenyon
People suck. (Nero)
~ Sherrilyn Kenyon
Man, Fury was right. You should never trust anything that bleeds for five days and doesn't die. I should have listened to you. You told me Petra was a three-wolf-humping bitch, but did I listen? (Fang)
~ Sherrilyn Kenyon
I take it that didn't go well. (Cassandra) About like walking into a bear cave covered in honey. (Wulf)
~ Sherrilyn Kenyon
It was a typical day of suckage and blowage.' (Chris)
~ Sherrilyn Kenyon
Just in my experience, all people do is take. None of them give a damn about helping someone else. (Aiden) And sometimes people can surprise you. (Leta) Yeah. You're right. I'm constantly amazed by the unprovoked treachery they're capable of. (Aiden)
~ Sherrilyn Kenyon
The only thing that was sharper and that scarred more was the selfish actions of those you loved when they made it crystal clear that they cared more for themselves than they did for you. Especially when it was someone you trusted to always put you first.
~ Sherrilyn Kenyon
Why did you marry him then? (Francesca) I had no idea what I was letting myself in for. I thought he was a noble prince. I had no idea he was barely one step up from a monkey. I take that back and I deeply apologize to all the primates of the earth for insulting them. He's not worthy of monkeydom. He's a slimy slug trail. (Esperetta)
~ Sherrilyn Kenyon
Damn adulthood. He wanted to send it back for a full refund.
~ Sherrilyn Kenyon
No matter the intent or heartfelt emotion, not all promises could be kept.
~ Sherrilyn Kenyon
It is one of life's bitterest truths that bedtime so often arrives just when things are really getting interesting.
~ Daniel Handler
Well, I've lost my wife. I've lost my job. I've lost 20 MINUTES OF MY LIFE! Damn the decaf.
~ Dave Foley