We can choose how to think about and react to disappointment, ... At the extremes, one line of thought leads to bitterness and a shriveled soul. The other leads to wisdom and growth.

They seem to almost reject my proposal out of hand, and it's a bitter disappointment to me.

It's hard to put into words the disappointment and shock that it's all over now. I always thought I had so much time ahead of me, that we always had next year, but I don't have that next year anymore.

We have extremes, ... We don't let extremes use rifles.

The extremes of glory and of shame, Like east and west, become the same No Indian prince has to his palace - More followers than a thief to the gallows

In everything the middle course is best; all things in excess bring trouble.