"Bendito aquel que no espera nada porque nunca será decepcionado"
— Alexander Pope
Simplified Meaning:
If you never hope for anything or expect something good to happen, you won't feel sad or upset when things don't turn out the way you want. Imagine you are a child waiting for a surprise birthday gift. If you think your parents will give you a brand-new bike and you just get a small toy, you might feel really disappointed. But if you don't expect any particular gift and just look forward to your birthday, you'll be happy with whatever you get. In life, if you don't set high expectations, you won't be let down when things go differently than you planned. It's a way to keep your feelings safe from disappointment. For example, if you apply for a job and don't expect to get it, you won't feel too bad if you don't hear back. But if you apply and think you'll definitely get hired, you might feel very sad if things don't work out. By not expecting too much, you can stay more content and manage your emotions better.