Joyram ShawExpectation kills. Just go with the flow, you might be surprised when something better comes along in an unexpected way.
About This Quote
The saying, “Expectation kills,” which was popularized by Bob Dylan in his song “Subterranean Homesick Blues,” is often used when describing the disappointment that comes when our hopes are not met. However, this saying can be taken much further than just disappointment. When we have expectations for what someone or something should be or do, we are setting ourselves up for disappointment. And, when we set our expectations too high, the result is even more devastating.
For instance, when it comes to love, many people have their expectations so high that they feel betrayed when their significant other does not meet those expectations. When expectations are too high it is almost impossible to be pleasantly surprised by an unexpected turn of events.
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