Quotes About Expectation

Only three flowers?" he said, clearly thinking that I should have more, and I smiled nervously. I didn't want a bouquet.

I expected it would be the same for me, and I wouldn't show up as a wolf in black tights and a lacy pair of underwear —as amusing as that would be. No way was I going to show them I was a nasty pasty color with freckles.

My eyes narrowed. He wanted me to lie for him? Minias leaned so close to the barrier of ever-after that it buzzed a harsh warning. "If you don't, I'll give the public what they expect." His eyes went to the people clustered at the window. "Proof that you deal in demons ought to do wonders for your…sterling reputation." Mmmm. There is that. 

There are two tragedies in life: Not getting what you want, and getting it.

Beauty was the promise of happiness, not happiness itself; and the anticipated world was often more rich than anything real.

Of course I will like forever any woman who has gone to bed with me, as long as we don't become a couple and hate each other forever.

Beauty was the promise of happiness, not happiness itself; and the anticipated world was often more rich than any real thing. But this time who could say? This time might be the golden one at last

Anticipation worse than the act itself, as with so many things.

her with a whole lot more than that, and the beautiful son or daughter they would have would experience a much better childhood than she had—a son or daughter Serena would need to have very soon, because her biological clock was now ticking pretty loudly.

Even now dread still struck her down sometimes if she found herself counting on things being fine

I stared at older men I thought might be candidates and was thoroughly heartbroken every time the connection didn't occur the way I'd written it in my journal.

So lebte Barbara, und vielleicht gab der Umstand, das sie auf Nicoletta wartete ,daß sie zu jeder Stunde des Tages auf Nicolettas überraschende Ankunft vorbereitet war, ihren Leben den geheimen Sinn, das rätselhafte Zentrum, das es bedurfte.

Gözlerimi aç?nca, eski al??kanl?k, bugün için bir ümit var m? diye düÅŸünmeye baÅŸlad?m.

det skal en viss grad av ringhet i ævnen til å gå og være varig tilfreds med livet og atpå kjøpet vente sig noget nyt og godt av det.

Da giovane è facile credere che ciò che desideri sia ciò che ti meriti, è facile convincersi che se davvero vuoi qualcosa, è tuo sacrosanto diritto ottenerla.

When I get free, I believe I'll show you your spine. I'll hand it to you so casually, politely even, as if expecting you to remark upon it.

Nereus to Lothaire: "I really thought you'd demand my firstborn." "As if I'd want your fucking guppy," Lothaire drawled, tracing away before Nereus could strike him down.

You said you'd give me half an hour!' 'And you said you'd satisfy me whenever I wanted it. I want it now.' He removed is jacket. 'Drop the towel.' 'I-I never agreed to be naked!

Unexpected Elizabeth wasn't falling into his arms as he'd anticipated, even after he had acted heroic and been valiantly injured. Perhaps he had lost her.

Lachlain and Emma: 'So you expect us to sit in this enclosed compartment the entire way in silence?' 'Of course not.' She clicked on the radio.

I hope this one's a show-er and not a grower, or I'm a dead woman.

Sabine was now sixteen and old enough to begin doing what any girl like her would." Brazen Mortal crossed her arms over her chest and knowingly said, "Prostitution." "Wrong. Commercial fishing." "Really?" "Noooo," Sabine said. "Fortune-telling.

When I get free, I believe I'll show you your spine. I'll hand it to you so casually, politely even, as if expecting you to remark upon it

His mood, not exactly jubilant after having slept in the rain last night, had grown steadily worse as the day progressed. "Then why are you pushing so hard?" "I'd hoped Rydstrom and the others would have caught up with us by now." She rolled her eyes. "A clue? You slow down when you want people to catch up.