an ecstasy of particulars

(none of them mine)
Aug 19
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God

“Honey, I’ve never placed an expectation on you or anyone else.  The idea behind expectations requires that someone does not know the future or outcome and is trying to control behavior to get the desired result.  Humans try to control behavior largely through expectations.  I know you and everything about you.  Why would I have an expectation other than what I already know?  That would be foolish.  And beyond that, because I have no expectations, you never disappoint me.”

“What?  You’ve never been disappointed in me?”

“Never!”

—William P. Young