Such is the nature of novelty that where anything pleases it becomes doubly agreeable if new; but if it displeases, it is doubly displeasing on that very account.
Disappointment Quotes
Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: “It might have been!”
Never burn your fingers to snuff another’s candle.
From a fallen tree, make kindling.
Blessed is he that expects nothing, for he shall be gloriously surprised.
“Blessed is the man who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed” was the ninth beatitude.
The disappointment of manhood succeeds the delusion of youth.
Mean spirits under disappointment, like small beer in a thunderstorm, always turn sour.
What we anticipate seldom occurs; what we least expected generally happens.
Disappointment is the nurse of wisdom.
