A wish is a hope or desire for something. In fiction, wishes can be used as plot devices. In folklore, opportunities for "making a wish" or for wishes to "come true" or "be granted" are themes that are sometimes used.

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A wish is a hope or desire for something. In fiction, wishes can be used as plot devices. In folklore, opportunities for "making a wish" or for wishes to "come true" or "be granted" are themes that are sometimes used.

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Notable quotes

“If everything proceeded according to their wishes, they would not understand what it means to follow God.”
— John Calvin, Golden Booklet of the True Christian Life Page 53
“If a man could half his wishes he would double his Troubles.”
— Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard (1752).
“Comics speak, without qualm or sophistication, to the innermost ears of the wishful self. The response is like that of a thirsty traveler who suddenly finds water in the desert - he drinks to satiation.”
— William Moulton Marston The American Scholar Winter 1943/4 issue, pp.35-44
“What most we wish, with ease we fancy near.”
— Edward Young, Love of Fame (1725-1728), III.
“And the evil wish is most evil to the wisher.”
— Hesiod, Works and Days, V. 264.
“Wishers and woulders be small householders.”
— Vulgaria Stambrigi, published by Wynkyn de Worde (early 16th century).

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