Wishing, of all employments is the worst.

Wishing, of all employments is the worst.

If a man could half his wishes he would double his Troubles.

If a man could half his wishes he would double his Troubles.

He that humbleth himself wishes to be exalted

He that humbleth himself wishes to be exalted

And the evil wish is most evil to the wisher.

And the evil wish is most evil to the wisher.

"Man wants but little here below
Nor wants that little long,"
'Tis not with me exactly so;
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"Man wants but little here below
Nor wants that little long,"
'Tis not with me exactly so;
But 'tis so in the song.
My wants are many, and, if told,
Would muster many a score;
And were each wish a mint of gold,
I still should long for more.

My wish isn't to mean everything to everyone but something to someone.

My wish isn't to mean everything to everyone but something to someone.

I've often wished that I had clear,
For life, six hundred pounds a year,
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I've often wished that I had clear,
For life, six hundred pounds a year,
A handsome house to lodge a friend,
A river at my garden's end,
A terrace walk, and half a rood
Of land, set out to plant a wood.

Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person's ultimate good as far as it can read more

Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person's ultimate good as far as it can be obtained

Man wants but little here below,
Nor wants that little long.

Man wants but little here below,
Nor wants that little long.