Epictetus
Philosopher
"From this instant on, vow to stop disappointing yourself. Separate yourself from the mob. Decide to be extraordinary and do what you need to do -- now."
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Disappointing
67 quotes on this topic — from poets, philosophers, and thinkers across history.
Donald Miller
Author
"How disappointing would it be get to heaven and find out God created life to be enjoyed while all we did was worry?"
Epictetus
Philosopher
"To get or not to get what we desire can be equally disappointing."
Ryan Reynolds
Actor
"I feared disappointing my father more than anything in the world."
Thomas Jefferson
Politician, Founding Father
"If I am to meet with a disappointment, the sooner I know it, the more of life I shall have to wear it off."
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"But I found that disappointing people is a good thing, because disapproval is freedom."
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"Being famous was extremely disappointing for me. When I became famous it was a complete drag and it is still a complete drag."
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"I feel like a human pinata. The disappointing thing is, no candy is going to spill out."
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"On Election Day, Ralph Nader will appear on the presidential ballot in only 45 states. Yeah, Nader said, this is really disappointing, I wanted to embarrass myself in all 50 states. That was the plan."
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"This business of having been issued a body is deeply confusing... Bodies are so messy and disappointing."
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"You know I hate disappointing even one person, and I really hate disappointing everyone but I love burlington coat factory"
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"In any leadership position, you're always going to be disappointing somebody."
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"I'm not allowed to make a joke. It is a bit unfair how I'm treated. I thought it was a joke. I got calls and messages. I would rather not to have to worry about things like that. It is disappointing."
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"I like to do drama, something about life that could be disappointing."
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