Expectation And Appreciation Quotes & Sayings

People who get offended by your not saying 'Thank you!' ... after they've paid you a compliment were merely desperate to be thanked. — Mokokoma Mokhonoana

Happiness is found in the absence of expectation and a continuous focus on appreciation. — Tony Robbins

You want to change your life fast? Then trade your expectation for appreciation; you'll have a whole new life. — Tony Robbins

Give without expectation and receive with reckless abandon. — Colleen Mariotti

Communication is an offering. When you tell someone your truth, you must release your expectation of what the other person should do with it. They may thank you profusely, love you forever, argue with you, or ignore you. It doesn't matter. Of course we hope the gift will be received with appreciation and thanks. But if it isn't we must not dictate. We've done our part, and we must trust the universe to do the rest. — Alan Cohen

Our expectation of the gratitude of others for what we've done for them is sometimes exaggerated because of our deep desire for appreciation and approval. When our good work or good deeds go unrewarded by hoped for praise, we feel like failures so we treat those who denied us our due as betrayers. — Michael Josephson

Make it a habit to tell people thank you. To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you'll soon find many others around you. Truly appreciate life, and you'll find that you have more of it. — Ralph Marston