"Expectations should not always be taken as reality; because you never know when you will be disappointed."

-- Samuel P. Huntington

#Taken Quotes #Reality Quotes #Expectations Quotes

“Nothing can be more cruel than the leniency which abandons others to their sin. Nothing can be more compassionate than the severe reprimand which calls another Christian in oneâ€™s community back from the path of sin.”
“All life demands struggle. Those who have everything given to them become lazy, selfish, and insensitive to the real values of life. The very striving and hard work that we so constantly try to avoid is the major building block in the person we are today.”
“The parties with the most gain never show up on the battlefield.”
“Enthusiasm is my superpower. One might say that confidence yields the same result. I disagree. Confidence is about yourself, enthusiasm is about something else. Confidence is impressive, but enthusiasm is infectious. Confidence is serious, enthusiasm is fun.”
“I think I'm inspired mostly by other artists that aren't actors, like writers or singers or artists, for being so brave.”
“The bad blood rose in me, just like wine.”
“Gay people are nice people. Just like any other people. And gay people love reggae music. Yeah. And gay people love Jamaica.”
“You must hold on to the sort of finger-painting aspect of music. That's something I learned, particularly from listening to Neil Young. Tom Waits is another one, because Tom's music is incredibly sophisticated and beautifully arranged, but he's using a toolbox that's unlike anybody else's.”

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