Quotes about Disappointing

It had been startling and disappointing to me to find out that story books had been written by people, that books were not natural wonders, coming of themselves like grass. Votes: 5

Vote for the man who promises least; he'll be the least disappointing. Votes: 4

Progress is not an illusion, it happens, but it is slow and invariably disappointing. Votes: 4

You're always a little disappointing in person because you can't be the edited essence of yourself. Votes: 4

I feel like a human pinata. The disappointing thing is, no candy is going to spill out. Votes: 4

It's precisely the disappointing stories, which have no proper ending and therefore no proper meaning, that sound true to life. Votes: 4

When you're a very ambitious person, the things that are disappointing are when other people around you aren't as enthusiastic. Votes: 4

Being famous was extremely disappointing for me. When I became famous it was a complete drag and it is still a complete drag. Votes: 4

Disappointing cakes have often been sitting out too long. They should last just long enough to have the last pieces the next morning with coffee - who doesn't love cake with coffee? Votes: 3

When you don't act right to your family and friends, that's bad, but they also have the opportunity to experience the 'good' side as well. Disappointing the fans is an entirely different thing because the fans love your music and save up money to see you in concert. Votes: 3

I was 36, and I had decided to quit acting because it was so disappointing. Votes: 2

It's disappointing to see films become pure entertainment, so that it's not an art form. Votes: 2

Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others. Votes: 2

The food in Europe is pretty disappointing. I like fried chicken. But other than that Europe is great. Votes: 2

I hope I look skinnier in 3D. I hope I don't look three times as fat. That'll be disappointing. Votes: 2

There are so few women in general who aren't completely threatened and confused by other women's success. It's very disappointing. Votes: 2

It was always disappointing to see that what I could really master in terms of form boiled down to so little. Votes: 2

Although it is disappointing that softball was not reinstated into the Olympics, we are going to continue to keep growing the sport. Votes: 2

When you come off something really disappointing, you want to come back and kind of regroup and get involved in something positive right away. Votes: 2

Barack Obama's inspirational whoosh to the presidency in 2008 was unusual. Most campaigns are less exhilarating; indeed, they are downright disappointing - until someone wins. Votes: 2

One's work usually occupies more than half of one's waking life. Choosing work that does not bring happiness will lead to a life that is mostly disappointing Votes: 2

One's work usually occupies more than half of one's waking life. Choosing work that does not bring happiness will lead to a life that is mostly disappointing. Votes: 2

They handled it very badly. It was disappointing and very humiliating. John York was very rude. He never consulted with me over what he said to the press. Votes: 2

Sometimes when you've had a long series of disappointing things happen, you can get into the very bad habit of just expecting more of what you've already had. Votes: 2

It is disappointing and embarrassing to the science profession that some Nobel Laureates would deliberately use their well deserved scientific reputations and hold themselves out as experts in other fields. Votes: 2

It's very disappointing... Anything that harms the integrity of the game is terrible. We always thought we were immune to drugs in baseball, but we know that's not true anymore. Votes: 2

It goes without saying that when you're the manager of a Premiership club, you go eight miles down the road and get beaten by a team two divisions below you, it's disappointing. Votes: 2

I've done a few studio films in the last few years where I feel like I've done good work, and then I only end up in two scenes. That's been very disappointing. Votes: 2

For me the printing process is part of the magic of photography. It's that magic that can be exciting, disappointing, rewarding and frustrating all in the same few moments in the darkroom. Votes: 2

What makes us feel pessimistic about the world, ultimately, is the way the media encourage us to believe that our fate hangs on the every move of the promise-breaking, terminally disappointing Teflon liars in Washington. Votes: 2

While it may be disappointing, I have to confess to people who ask for my insights on the meaning of it all that astronomy doesn't provide any clearly useful data on matters of sin and souls. Votes: 2

Public officials insult our intelligence and our goodwill when they paint rosy pictures about budgets, jobs, bipartisanship, and transparency, and alter their positions on issues simply to keep collecting their paycheck by never disagreeing or disappointing anyone. Votes: 2

Here I am at the turn of the millennium and I'm still the last man to have walked on the moon, somewhat disappointing. It says more about what we have not done than about what we have done. Votes: 2

Flops are always disappointing, but 'High Fidelity' was devastating. Not that I thought it was going to make me a big star, but I did think it was going to run longer than a week and a half. Votes: 2

I've never been invited to do 'Stars on Ice' before, which is the only figure skating tour in the U.S., and it's disappointing that I can't perform for my American fans... all because I'm not 'family friendly' enough. Votes: 2

I'll think I have a few wonderful friends and all of a sudden, ooh, here it comes. They do a lot of things. They talk about you to the press, to their friends, tell stories, and you know, it's disappointing. Votes: 2

I never felt I was quite the ticket academically. I always felt I had to put in an enormous amount of effort not to be disappointing. So I worked really hard, but at the time it suited me, because I didn't do very much else. Votes: 2

Democracy is a revelation, but it's complicated. There are elections to hold, politics to create, rights to assert, grievances to settle and institutions to build. To many, it's exhilarating. For others, it can be disappointing when it turns out that democracy doesn't immediately make life better. Votes: 2

We think that democracy can change a lot of things, but we're being fooled, because democracy is not the election. We've been taught that democracy is having elections. And it isn't. Elections are the most horrendous aspect of democracy. It's the most mundane, trivial, disappointing, dirty aspect. Votes: 2

There's a variety and depth to the song topics I get to write about in children's music and books: being able to write about things I wouldn't normally write about, like a disappointing pancake, or monsters or opposite day is really different than writing about heartbreak and relationships. Votes: 2

The contracts are structured different than athletes in America, but for me, it was good to move on and go back to playing in the premiere league, which is the best league. It was disappointing, as far as the team goes, but for me, there wasn't much I could do. Votes: 2

If you have any setback in your life, like not being in the England squad was for me - any setback, like losing a family member - everyone handles it in different ways. When I first wasn't included I was numb. I'd been the main England striker for years and years. It was really disappointing. Votes: 2

A note of caution: We can never achieve goals that envy sets for us. Looking at your friends and wishing you had what they had is a waste of precious energy. Because we are all unique, what makes another happy may do the opposite for you. That's why advice is nice but often disappointing when heeded. Votes: 2

Vengeance is disappointing, always. Votes: 0

I'm most scared of failing, of disappointing people. Votes: 0

But promises based on ignorance always prove disappointing. Votes: 0

Viewed as a drama, the war is somewhat disappointing. Votes: 0

Viewed as drama, World War I is somewhat disappointing. Votes: 0

But O, Photography! as no art is, Faithful and disappointing! Votes: 0

People are only 'disappointing' when one makes a wrong diagnosis ... Votes: 0

How disappointing when the fantasy is better than the reality. Votes: 0

After a disappointing summer, Humpty Dumpty has a great fall. Votes: 0

The bottom line is this: Miers is a disappointing pick. Votes: 0

I feared disappointing my father more than anything in the world. Votes: 0

Basically, I'm a people pleaser who has a knack for disappointing. Votes: 0

It's disappointing to know that someone can see right through you. Votes: 0

In any leadership position, you're always going to be disappointing somebody. Votes: 0

unlike a disappointing marriage, disappointing motherhood cannot be terminated by divorce. Votes: 0

Being a working mother means that you are always disappointing somebody. Votes: 0

I like to do drama, something about life that could be disappointing. Votes: 0

But I guess everything in life is a bit disappointing, isn't it? Votes: 0

It's disappointing to have lost - that's the bee's knees of it... Votes: 0

I get nervous about press and about being rejected or disappointing myself. Votes: 0

It's always bitterly disappointing to people to see how normally one can live. Votes: 0

Second records aren't usually very good. Even Bob Dylan's was a bit disappointing. Votes: 0

Leadership is the art of disappointing people at a rate they can stand. Votes: 0

To get or not to get what we desire can be equally disappointing. Votes: 0

But I found that disappointing people is a good thing, because disapproval is freedom. Votes: 0

marriage is when a man stops disappointing many women and focuses on disappointing one! Votes: 0

I claim the holy right to disappoint men in order to avoid disappointing God. Votes: 0

...never be disappointing - you may wound me, but you must never be disappointing... Votes: 0

Even great people are always slightly disappointing, which is generally what makes them interesting. Votes: 0

I think when something is apolitical and it gets politicised, then it's incredibly disappointing. Votes: 0

The truth is so often disappointing, or ugly; don't you find that, ma petite? Votes: 0

Did we miss out on a lot of targets? No. Was it disappointing? No. Votes: 0

That’s my biggest fear – disappointing those people who look up to me. Votes: 0

Cynicism is the easiest of all reactions, right? But it's also so disappointing and self-defeating. Votes: 0

For Democrats, anything less than 15 net pickups will be a disappointing outcome [in presidency race]. Votes: 0

Google 'broccoli casserole' and make the first recipe you find. I guarantee it will be disappointing. Votes: 0

The lows are disappointing but that makes the highs much sweeterThat's what drives you to compete. Votes: 0

The increase in accidents is disappointing. But the decrease in total fatalities is a hopeful sign. Votes: 0

I promise you, ABBA will never reform - I couldn't bear the stress of disappointing everyone. Votes: 0

It's the worst thing to fall in love with someone who will never stop disappointing you... Votes: 0

This business of having been issued a body is deeply confusing... Bodies are so messy and disappointing. Votes: 0

But alas! Like many another consummation devoutly to be wished, the actual performance was a disappointing one. Votes: 0

I was actually really happy with where my game was at. That's probably the most disappointing aspect. Votes: 0

Even the disappointing diffusion of a sheer curtain can suggest the most colorful bouquet of unspeakable secrets. Votes: 0

As for disappointing them I should not so much mind; but I can't abide to disappoint myself. Votes: 0

Less disappointing than life, great works of art do not begin by giving us all their best. Votes: 0

I find it really disappointing and cheap when someone's copied the whole drum sound from a record. Votes: 0

If I expect great things from my people, they'll go to great lengths to keep from disappointing me. Votes: 0

It's disappointing when you finally get to meet someone you admire and he conducts himself as a jerk. Votes: 0

When it sort of finally sets in that you're not going to be doing that anymore... it's disappointing. Votes: 0

My greatest fear is disappointing the reader, so each book has to be better than the one before. Votes: 0

Success is a collection of small victories & disappointing setbacks. Understand the process, stay positive, & focus on the fundamentals. Votes: 0

Summit meetings tend to be like panda matings. The expectations are always high, and the results usually disappointing. Votes: 0

Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others. Votes: 0

Everybody's got bills to pay. Sometimes you see people just go straight for the money, and that's disappointing. Votes: 0

Bosses and leaders everywhere should cherish the people who bring them bad news, disappointing data or hard problems. Votes: 0

I think most writers' houses are disappointing. What's much more atmospheric and interesting are the places they wrote about. Votes: 0

It's always disappointing to come across phony do-gooders. And it's easy to scoff at celebrities working in war zones. Votes: 0

I had the feeling I was going to be successful, and I didn't want to be another disappointing Indian. Votes: 0

Occasionally it can be a little disappointing to see rock gods in their 60s or 70s up on stage. Votes: 0

At the end of the day everybody lost. We almost crippled our industry. It was very disappointing what happened. Votes: 0

You need to know that even as life develops in superficially disappointing ways, there is still fun to be had. Votes: 0

You know I hate disappointing even one person, and I really hate disappointing everyone but I love burlington coat factory Votes: 0

Waiting for you is like waiting for rain in this drought. Useless and disappointing." ~ Sam (Hilary Duff), A Cinderella Story Votes: 0

Easter is so disappointing. You suffer all the way through lent, and what do you get for it? A ham. Votes: 0

The exit polls suggest that after a relatively disappointing first term, Obama managed to reassemble almost all of his 2008 electorate. Votes: 0

What kills us isn't one big thing, but thousands of tiny obligations we can't turn down for fear of disappointing others. Votes: 0

I have enough motivation just not looking like an idiot on national television. The fear of disappointing people is certainly higher. Votes: 0

I mean, at first, it was kind of disappointing. But people recover from disappointment. Otherwise we'd all be hanging from nooses. Right? Votes: 0

That's always disappointing when you find a good story and you realize the person has died, because then it's difficult to report. Votes: 0

Sarah turned around and there standing just a few feet from her was the legend himself, and he was far from disappointing. Votes: 0

How disappointing would it be get to heaven and find out God created life to be enjoyed while all we did was worry? Votes: 0

It is always disappointing when a player is not prepared to stick it out and fight for his place in a national team. Votes: 0

There cannot be a personal God without a pessimistic religion. As soon as there is a personal God he is a disappointing God. Votes: 0

We're probably doing better business than we thought we would do especially considering the disappointing way the record company has handled the album. Votes: 0

It's not as easy as that... it's disappointing to think that all these countries spend a lot of money trying to get the Olympics. Votes: 0

After everything he'd built, planned, fought for, fretted over, dreamed of, this was the summation of his life; one disappointing son and two suitcases. Votes: 0

When something disappointing happened, my mother would remind me not to let that become my focus. There's still so much to be grateful for. Votes: 0

Well, with all the experiences I have had, I would say the most disappointing ones are the ones when I have not taken enough. Votes: 0

Sometimes we spend our money on something we think is gonna be great, and the titles shall remain nameless, but they're just a little disappointing. Votes: 0

That level of expectation that I'm going to be conservative is really disappointing, but it is how many people think about clergy and the church Votes: 0

as kids we counted on our fingers, as we grew up we started counting more on people, now what do you think was more disappointing? Votes: 0

as kids we counted on our fingers, as we grew up we started counting more on people, now what do you think was more disappointing~? Votes: 0

t was almost disappointing because it seemed when stress and madness were eliminated from my daily life there wasn't much left you could depend on. Votes: 0

You lose in the Finals, they're all disappointing. Doesn't matter if I'm playing in Miami, Cleveland or on Mars. You lose the Finals, it's disappointing. Votes: 0

Yes, I am the last man to have walked on the moon, and that's a very dubious and disappointing honor. It's been far too long. Votes: 0

She was my sacred angel that I could never violate. Reira was my sanctuary. I needed something solid like that in this dirty, disappointing world. Votes: 0

Last time you called me late at night you were naked and chained to your shower curtain rod. I hope this isn't going to be disappointing. Votes: 0

When it comes to personnel issues, I act professionally and respectful of former employees. I just assume that's a two-way street. It's disappointing when it's not. Votes: 0

The disappointing second novel is measured against the brilliant first novel - often no novel lives up to the first. Literary improvement seems like an unfair expectation. Votes: 0

My dad had a lot of bad luck. You could see his suffering, his terrible suffering, living a life that was disappointing and looking for another one. Votes: 0

You're born and then you're on your own, you start having relationships, you're developing relationships to the world and your wider community, and then disappointing things happen. Votes: 0

From this instant on, vow to stop disappointing yourself. Separate yourself from the mob. Decide to be extraordinary and do what you need to do -- now. Votes: 0

I enjoy creating. And if you can do it in a cool way, do it. You can't worry about disappointing people or what their expectations might be. Votes: 0

You get used to it I suppose, but it's always a bit disappointing to see a comic referred to as 'by [writer]' and no one else. Votes: 0

With him everything is a test, affection is measured, that given weighed against that which has been received, and the balance, more often than not, disappointing him. Votes: 0

Tonight was a disappointing effort. I thought we competed the last three quarters but in the first quarter we did not compete, we participated, and that's not acceptable. Votes: 0

The earnings have been pretty good so far, but there's an ambiguity in the market about them, because you'll see Amazon or Microsoft disappointing and then others beating. Votes: 0

What is really disappointing about this president is not just lack of leadership, but his tendency to always place the blame for his lack of leadership somewhere else Votes: 0

The theater is so disappointing, really, that it's hard to go again and again. It's just too heartbreaking. I'd rather watch football or play a game or read. Votes: 0

Life has been dark but full of light; sad, but full of joy; disappointing, but full of hope; needy but full of plenty, sick but full of health. Votes: 0

Howard Dean came in a disappointing third place. Afterwards Dean said 'Iowa is behind me and now I look forward to screaming at voters in New Hampshire.' Votes: 0

Not scoring one for the whole calendar year last year was a bit disappointing but I didn't really feel any pressure to get my first one as skipper,. Votes: 0

I always end up working with people that do a really good job, so I'm the only one that I'm worried about disappointing me, not the musicians ever. Votes: 0

All those men who end up disappointing you. After a while, you don't even want to have feelings anymore. You just want to get on with your life. Votes: 0

To distract from the president's disappointing record, Team Obama has decided to base their entire campaign on attacking the private sector and Mitt Romney's career as a successful businessman. Votes: 0

Tom has a theory that homosexuals and single women in their thirties have natural bonding: both being accustomed to disappointing their parents and being treated as freaks by society. Votes: 0

When you're trying to pass on the best of the stuff you're culling to what should be a hungry culture but you have it diminished... that's kind of disappointing. Votes: 0

The AAC at Royal Melbourne was a wonderful memory for me. I had a slightly disappointing finish, but I gained a lot of experience by playing in the last group. Votes: 0

But, o, photography! as no art is,Faithful and disappointing! That recordsDull days as dull, and hold-it smiles as frauds,And will not censor blemishes,Like washing-lines, and Hall's-Distemper boards Votes: 0

You slept with Curran and you didn't tell me? I'm your best friend." "It didn't come up." "How disappointing for you." Ha-ha. "That's not what I meant. Votes: 0

I want to be engaged and moved by theatre, there's nothing more disappointing than being left cold. After 'The Author,' I felt wrung out emotionally, like a used tissue. Votes: 0

The time to read Madame Bovary is when your romantic hopes and desires have crashed, and you will believe that your future relationships will have disappointing - even devastating - consequences. Votes: 0

Nature seems to delight in disappointing the assiduities of art, with which it would rear legitimate dulness to maturity; and to glory in the vigour and luxuriance of her chance productions. Votes: 0

Pop music seems to be the way radio programming has chosen to support female artists. They have chosen not to support a more provocative voice from women, which I find disappointing. Votes: 0

Life is painful and disappointing. It is useless, therefore, to write new realistic novels. We generally know where we stand in relation to reality and don't care to know any more. Votes: 0

When I'm inside the character, I feel like I'm a different person, and then when you see that character on screen and I see that it's me, I find that disappointing. Votes: 0

I'm tired of making people sad and I'm tired of disappointing them and I'm tired of seeing them break. I have seen this too many times. He will be the last. Votes: 0

Life seems terrible and disappointing, so you need to find something you need to make you stick around. Music that makes me happiest is the saddest music, with the most emotional feel. Votes: 0

I have nice ears. I have no lobes, which was disappointing for a while, but I've gotten over it and learned to love them. Being lobeless isn't the end of the world Votes: 0

It's so disappointing, to put it mildly, that people know so much about my life. Because it means that they're always trying to look at my books in terms of my life. Votes: 0

You have to be kind of clued into them, they are a world of their own, and most people find them disappointing because the best short stories are not constructed like novels. Votes: 0

Its just as disappointing as it was thrilling to win the Masters. To come very close, to play so hard for 72 holes and play better than everybody but one guy is disappointing. Votes: 0

SIREN, n. One of several musical prodigies famous for a vain attempt to dissuade Odysseus from a life on the ocean wave. Figuratively, any lady of splendid promise, dissembled purpose and disappointing performance. Votes: 0

On Election Day, Ralph Nader will appear on the presidential ballot in only 45 states. Yeah, Nader said, this is really disappointing, I wanted to embarrass myself in all 50 states. That was the plan. Votes: 0

It is very disappointing to see the Punjabi music scene of today. The lyrical quality has deteriorated; it is only people like Sartaaj and Gurdas Maan Ji who are sticking to their roots. Votes: 0

Look, I'm a huge supporter of Obama's - he's the first president I ever donated money to. But I think in terms of climate change and the environment, he's been, at best, disappointing. Votes: 0

On girls night in we talk about dating; the ups and downs of the previous week. Our collective laughter is uncontrollable and tearful, even the most disappointing dates become meritorious on girls night in. Votes: 0

An obsessive attention to the news, I've realized, only serves to paint a picture of the world as a throbbing blob of dysfunction, most news falling somewhere on a scale from disappointing to calamitous. Votes: 0

It's disappointing that President Obama - who ran for office in 2008 saying he was going to be a fiscally responsible president - has caused the largest deficits and the largest debt in American history. Votes: 0

We [need to] stop treating each other like that, stop calling each other fat and stop with these unrealistic expectations for women. It's disappointing that the media keeps it alive and fuels that fire. Votes: 0

It takes away a lot of the thrill of killing yourself when people are looking for you and you're disappointing them, because it is a lot of fun when you're out there killing yourself. Votes: 0

It is a little disappointing to see that your legs are not as strong. But I like the idea of growing old, and the thought of approaching death is not particularly daunting to me. Votes: 0

Originally, when I wrote the song 'The Sensual World' I had used text from the end of 'Ulysses.' When I asked for permission to use the text, I was refused, which was disappointing. Votes: 0

I woke up full of hate and fear the day before the most recent peace march in San Francisco. This was disappointing: I'd hoped to wake up feeling somewhere between Virginia Woolf and Wavy Gravy. Votes: 0

People said, "˜You must be mad, or on drugs,' which I found a bit disappointing. What about imagination? It reflects our time that people sooner assume you're on drugs or mad, rather than free. Votes: 0

It was heartbreaking . . . I think it was disappointing because I had such an identity in being 'Mrs. Parker', and being a wife, and so when that's taken away from you, you [think], 'Who am I? Votes: 0

If we look for ways to get rid of necessary pain, we'll be disillusioned or misled. For people who define real change as the elimination of inevitable struggle, the final chapters will be terribly disappointing. Votes: 0

If he is a ghost, then it's very disappointing for me, because he is banished in the story, and that could mean that he won't be coming back, and that would be terrible, wouldn't it? Votes: 0