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Friday, May 31st, 2024
the Week of Proper 3 / Ordinary 8
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Quotations regarding 'Wishes'

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Although one may fail to find happiness in theatrical life, one never wishes to give it up after having once tasted its fruits.
Anna Pavlova, Russian Dancer (1882-1931)
I try and write the way things happen. I don't try and fulfill people's wishes.
Harvey Pekar, American Writer (1939-  )
We have reiterated on many occasions that China wishes to establish and develop long-term, good-neighbourly and friendly relations with all countries in south Asia.
Li Peng, Chinese Public Servant
It is the hope of the European Union that Ariel Sharon will keep the peace process alive and continue the dialogue according to the wishes of all the parties involved.
Goran Persson, Swedish Politician (1949-  )
You can't cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water. Don't let yourself indulge in vain wishes.
Laurence J. Peter, Canadian Writer (1919-1990)
If one looks at the different problems of the integral calculus which arise naturally when one wishes to go deep into the different parts of physics, it is impossible not to be struck by the analogies existing.
Henri Poincare, French Mathematician (1854-1912)
Under current law volunteers who are not working with an official nonprofit organization are not covered by the Volunteer Protection Act. Therefore, there are absolutely no legal protections for the average American who wishes to volunteer.
Jon Porter, American Politician (1955-  )
A tough lesson in life that one has to learn is that not everybody wishes you well.
Dan Rather, American Journalist (1931-  )
As a little boy of eleven I entered the Cadet Corps. I was not particularly eager to become a Cadet, but my father wished it. So my wishes were not consulted.
Manfred von Richthofen, German Aviator (1892-1918)
Eddie and I are overwhelmed by the amount of lovely well wishes. We are blessed and.... I'm Mrs. Cibrian!
LeAnn Rimes, American Musician (1982-  )
We are very far from always knowing our own wishes.
Francois de La Rochefoucauld, French Writer (1613-1680)
In all professions each affects a look and an exterior to appear what he wishes the world to believe that he is. Thus we may say that the whole world is made up of appearances.
Francois de La Rochefoucauld, French Writer (1613-1680)
The world is full of genies waiting to grant your wishes.
Percy Ross, American Businessman (1916-2001)
Ideas any one can mould as he wishes.
Josiah Royce, American Philosopher (1855-1916)
The megalomaniac differs from the narcissist by the fact that he wishes to be powerful rather than charming, and seeks to be feared rather than loved. To this type belong many lunatics and most of the great men of history.
Bertrand Russell, British Philosopher (1872-1970)
Why can't the state accede to the public's wishes?
Antonin Scalia, American Judge (1936-  )
She didn't leave any written instructions. She has verbally expressed her wishes to me and other people.
Michael Schiavo, American Celebrity (1963-  )
If I correctly understand the goal of American policy, one wishes Russia to be a partner.
Gerhard Schroder, German Statesman (1944-  )
Aside from rabid Islamists, no one who wishes to be taken seriously can publicly say anything bad about the old Jews of Europe without sounding like reactionary troglodytes.
Jack Schwartz, Scientist
A wise unselfishness is not a surrender of yourself to the wishes of anyone, but only to the best discoverable course of action.
David Seabury, -
 
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