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The origin of the quote "Expect the unexpected" is unknown, but it is commonly used to convey the idea of being prepared for surprising or unforeseen events. It encourages individuals to stay adaptable and open-minded in the face of uncertainty.

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The first appearance of the quote is by Heraclitus (c.535 BC - 475 BC): "If you do not expect the unexpected, you will not find it; for it is hard to be sought out, and difficult".

Oscar Wilde famously re-quoted it as: "To expect the unexpected shows a thoroughly modern intellect" ("An Ideal Husband").

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