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• I wished, I never wished a wand of wishing. (Wishful thinking)
• I only wish that I were what I was when I wished that I would be what I am now.
• If I wished to punish a province, I would have it governed by philosophers. -- Frederick the Grea
• You say that my way of thinking cannot be tolerated?
  What of it? The man who alters his way of thinking to suit others is a fool....
• I wished now that I had gone to the restaurant across the street where the food had at least the merit of being tasteless.
  -- Found on a company cafeteria doo...
• I'm going to die". (...) "I shall manage. Don't you worry about me," Jack said between clenched teeth.
  Joy shook her head. "I think it can be better than that....
• Quote #595 I have always wished that my computer would be as easy to use as my telephone.
  My wish has come true. I no longer know how to use my telephone. -- Bjarne Stronstrup...
• Amulets are hard to make. Even for a wand of wishing.
• I would advise anyone who wished to obtain a favor from a minister to approach him with a mournful air rather than a lighthearted one.
  No one likes to see those who are happier than himself. -- Nicolas Chamfo...