Quote by William Shakespeare
Oft expectation fails, and most oft where most it promises; and of

Oft expectation fails, and most oft where most it promises; and oft it hits where hope is coldest; and despair most sits. – William Shakespeare

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An acre of performance is worth a whole world of promise. – William Dean Howells

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In the midst of great joy, do not promise anyone anything. In the midst of great anger, do not answer anyones letter. – Chinese Proverb

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As a human being, the best eulogy I can reasonably hope for is “He made his promises sincerely and broke them regretfully.” – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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Between today and tomorrow are graves, and between promising and fulfilling are chasms. – Author Unknown

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