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Quotes About Wishes

The orators and the despots have the least power in their cities ... since they do nothing that they wish to do, practically speaking, though they do whatever they think to be best.
~ Plato
We don't read people's wishes. The wishes are suppose to be direct communication to the Universe. Your interception will weaken the power of the wish.
~ Yoko Ono
O that I were a man, or that I had powerTo execute my apprehended wishes!I would whip some with scorpions.
~ John Webster, The White Devil
Prayer is the way to die to our own wishes and surrender everything to God.
~ Scot McKnight
You are the dream I live with; you are the wish I'd made, the name I always whisper in every prayer I pray ... now that you left me, while you forget me, I'll hold you in my dreams.
~ Rick Trevino
If God wished to punish us, all he would need to do would be to answer our prayers.
~ Oscar Wilde
When the gods are angry with a man they give him what he asks for.
~ Greek proverb
The deepest wishes of the heart find expression in secret prayer.
~ George E. Rees
Your heart's desires be with you!
~ William Shakespeare
America lives in the heart of every man everywhere who wishes to find a region where he will be free to work out his destiny as he chooses.
~ Woodrow Wilson
Weep for the lives your wishes never led.
~ Wystan Hugh Auden
They had the shattered look of people given what they'd wished for.
~ David Marr
We all share these wishes. But also the way we look for happiness and try to avoid discomfort is the same. Who among us does not enjoy a delicious meal? Who does not wish to sleep in a safe, comfortable bed? Author, monk—or stray kitten—we are all equal in that." Across the coffee table, the history professor shifted in his seat. "Most of all," the Dalai Lama said, leaning over and stroking me with his index finger, "all of us just want to be loved.
~ David Michie
For all of us with consciousness"—the Dalai Lama returned to his seat—"our life is very precious. Therefore, we need to protect all sentient beings very much. Also, we must recognize that we share the same two basic wishes: the wish to enjoy happiness and the wish to avoid suffering.
~ David Michie
We feel loved when we receive attention, acceptance, appreciation, and affection, and when we are allowed the freedom to live in accord with our own deepest needs and wishes. These
~ David Richo
We feel loved when we receive attention, acceptance, appreciation, and affection, and when we are allowed the freedom to live in accord with our own deepest needs and wishes.
~ David Richo
As I said, child, I have always liked the notion of granting wishes. Now, off to the ball with you, Cinderella. I have ordered the town carriage for your use tonight, but I am afraid we haven't any mice for footmen. You will simply have to make do with the ordinary kind.
~ Deanna Raybourn
Write where you want to go.
~ A.D. Posey
May the fleas of a thousand camels invade the crotch of the person that ruins your day. And may their arms be to short too scratch
~ Keisha Keenleyside
Hopes, wants and wishes, all cast across the night sky with my heart in tow.
~ Jay Long
Wishing you blessings of good health and wealth. May Joy and Peace be your followers.
~ Maisie A. Smikle
Wait in expectant of the desired wishes.
~ Lailah Gifty Akita
I wish for you a goodnight of sleep, sweet dreams, and a smiling morning.
~ Debasish Mridha
I wish you a very merry Christmas filled with abundance and a magnificent magical New Year.
~ Debasish Mridha