
Never allow opinions of others to disturb your inner tranquillity. —
Lailah Gifty Akita

Once again discovered: Do what you do because you enjoy. If expect others to give credit or honor your work, you are due for disappointment —
Phillip Gary Smith

Never raise expectations in others that you cannot realize: promise is less pleasing than disappointment is vexatious. —
Norm MacDonald

What kills us isn't one big thing, but thousands of tiny obligations we can't turn down for fear of disappointing others. —
Alain De Botton

Proud people keep others at arm's length. Broken people are willing to take the risks of getting close to others and loving intimately. —
Nancy Leigh DeMoss