208 Quotes About Anticipation

Troubles forereckoned are doubly suffered.

We usually get what we anticipate.

Nothing is so rash as fear; its counsels very rarely put off, whilst they are always sure to aggravate the evils from which it would fly.

Nothing is terrible except fear itself.

Hope is the most beneficial of all the affections, and doth much to the prolongation of life...

The events we most desire do not happen; or, if they do, it is neither in the time nor in the circumstances when they would have given us extreme pleasure.

I've developed the habit of mentally listing things that make me optimistic about the future. I do it every day.

Anticipation is the greater part of pleasure.

Instead of getting wound up, simply relax your expectations of your family, friends, business associates...and yourself.