Life is largely a matter of expectation.

Despair is the price one pays for setting himself an impossible aim. — Graham Greene

We would have to settle for the elegant goal of becoming ourselves. — William Styron

A great obstacle to happiness is to expect too much happiness. — Bernard de Fontenelle

There is a proper balance between not asking enough of oneself and asking or expecting too much. — May Sarton

I hope to work  support my children and die quietly without pain. — Sean Connery

As we advance in life  we learn the limits of our abilities. — J. A. Froude

Striving for excellence motivates you  striving for perfection is demoralizing. — Dr. Harriet Braiker

It is enough that I am of value to somebody today. — Hugh Prather

A tomb now suffices him for whom the whole world was not sufficient. — Alexander the Great

To wish to act like angels while we are still in this world is nothing but folly. — Teresa of Avila

It isn&#039;t important to come out on top  what matters is to be the one who comes out alive. — Bertolt Brecht