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Pointing Quotes

But promises based on ignorance always prove disappointing.

Jussi Adler-Olsen (2014). “The Keeper of Lost Causes: Department Q 1”, p.185, Penguin UK

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

John Ortberg (2012). “Who Is This Man?: The Unpredictable Impact of the Inescapable Jesus”, p.101, Zondervan

He was pointing at the moon, but I was looking at his hand.

Richard Siken (2015). “War of the Foxes”, p.46, Copper Canyon Press

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

"Chris Colfer of `Glee’ writes his Hollywood ticket". Interview with Alicia Rancilio, www.washingtontimes.com. April 27, 2012.

If I am to meet with a disappointment, the sooner I know it, the more of life I shall have to wear it off.

Thomas Jefferson (2010). “The Works of Thomas Jefferson: Autobiography, Anas, Writings 1760-1770”, p.442, Cosimo, Inc.

Look, do you see that poem?' she said suddenly, pointing.

Lucy Maud Montgomery (2016). “L. M. MONTGOMERY – Ultimate Collection: 20 Novels & 170+ Short Stories, Poetry, Letters and Autobiography (Including The Complete Anne of Green Gables Series & Emily Starr Trilogy): Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, The Blue Castle, Rilla of Ingleside, Emily of New Moon, Emily Climbs, The Golden Road, Mistress Pat, Chronicles of Avonlea, Kilmeny of the Orchard and many more”, p.336, e-artnow

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

"Cate Blanchett talks to 7.30 about her new movie and marriage equality". "7.30" with Sabra Lane, www.abc.net.au. December 18, 2015.