Be Careful What You Wish For - Part 3: Quotes
By David B. Bohl | July 11, 2007 | No Responses Yet
Some examples of quotes that remind you to “be careful what you wish for,” are: Ambition is a Dead Sea fruit and the greatest peril to the soul is that one is likely to get precisely what he is seeking –Edward Dahlberg, Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck- The Dalai Lama and The only suitable gift for the man who has everything is your deepest sympathy –Imogene Fey.
This is part 3 of 3 of a mini-series titled “Be Careful What You Wish For” chronicling my journey from being an absentee husband and father, and prisoner of success to his career, to enjoying a life and lifestyle that I never dreamed possible.
Quotes that remind me to “Be Careful What I Wish For”:
Be careful what you set your heart upon - for it will surely be yours.
James BaldwinI write of the wish that comes true - for some reason, a terrifying concept.
James M. CainAmbition is a Dead Sea fruit and the greatest peril to the soul is that one is likely to get precisely what he is seeking.
Edward DahlbergRemember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.
The Dalai LamaThe only suitable gift for the man who has everything is your deepest sympathy.
Imogene FeyIf a man could have half his wishes, he would double his troubles.
Benjamin FranklinProtect me from what I want.
Jenny HolzerWhen the gods wish to punish us they answer our prayers.
Oscar WildeThere are two tragedies in life. One is to lose your heart’s desire. The other is to gain it.
George Bernard ShawMore tears are shed over answered prayers than unanswered ones.
Mother TeresaBeing frustrated is disagreeable, but the real disasters in life begin when you get what you want.
Irving KristolIn this world there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants and the other is getting it.
Oscar WildeHow many of our daydreams would darken into nightmares, were there any danger of their coming true.
Logan Pearsall Smith
Be present, live in the now. Start living today!
See also:
Be Careful What You Wish For - Part 1: Losing Sight of What’s Important
Be Careful What You Wish For - Part 2: Overcoming Pride to Find Happiness
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