When science finally locates the center of the universe, some people will be surprised to learn they're not it.

—Bernard Bailey

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When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be disappointed to discover they are not it.

—Bernard Bailey

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What we anticipate seldom occurs; what we least expected generally happens.

—Benjamin Disraeli

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It's always better to expect for the worst. If the worst happens, you are prepared for it; if it doesn't, you get surprised and become grateful.

—Mya Robarts in The V Girl

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The husband who decides to surprise his wife is often very much surprised himself.

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Don't be surprised by your greatness. Be surprised that no one expected it.

—Rebecca Maizel in Infinite Days

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Sometimes I feel discriminated against, but it does not make me angry. It merely astonishes me. How can any deny themselves the pleasure of my company?

—Zora Neale Hurston

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