"To expect too much is to have a sentimental view of life and this is a softness that ends in bitterness"

This quote by Flannery O'Connor is a pointer to not have impractical life expectancies. Having an emotional sight of life can bring about dissatisfaction and also resentment when things don't end up the means we anticipate them to. O'Connor is alerting us to not be too idealistic and also to approve that life is full of ups and downs. We must be sensible and also approve that life is not best which we will experience both pleasure and grief. We need to not anticipate way too much from life, as this can lead to feelings of irritation and anger. Rather, we need to focus on the here and now and appreciate the good minutes that life has to provide. By doing this, we can avoid the frustration and anger that includes anticipating excessive.