A minute of perfection was worth the effort. A moment was the most you could ever expect from perfection. Chuck Palahniuk
I am now pretty far advanced in life, and all my views are center'd in the Happiness and well-fare of my children; you will therefore find from me every Indulgence which you have a right to expect from an affectionate Parent. George Mason
However many blessings we expect from God, His infinite liberality will always exceed all our wishes and our thoughts. John Calvin
What would you expect from an ass but a kick? Irish Proverb
What can you expect from a pig but a grunt? Swedish Proverb
Don't expect from others what you can't promise them yourself. Chinese Proverb