Lev Davidovich Bronstein (7 November [O.S. 26 October] 1879 – 21 August 1940), better known as Leon Trotsky, was a Russian revolutionary, politician, and political theorist. He was a central figure in the 1905 Revolution, October Revolution, Russian Civil War, and establishment of the Soviet Union. Trotsky and Vladimir Lenin...
What we anticipate seldom occurs; what we least expected generally happens.
The husband who decides to surprise his wife is often very much surprised himself.
Don't be surprised by your greatness. Be surprised that no one expected it.
—Rebecca Maizel in Infinite Days