Modern Thought Proverbs, Aphorisms and Epigrams

Prevent disappointment; attempt nothing.

Realities disappoint; tenacities anoint.

Smelt love; discard the slag.

Expectation begets disappointment; it also births success.

To avoid being disappointed avoid being human.

Heal all disillusionments with hope — and hard work.

Expectation is a slope; disappointment is a wall.

Perfectionism dismays; gratitude hoorays.

For the dissatisfied it is prescribed — gaze outside.

Harm embitters, the hopeful future brightly glitters.

Disappointments are the by product of caring — so are deep relationships.