#wishes

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

#charming #differs #fact #feared #great

If I correctly understand the goal of American policy, one wishes Russia to be a partner. ↗

— Gerhard Schroder

#american policy #correctly #goal #i #partner

I think that public service is tough on a family - no ifs, ands, buts about it. I have my own personal wishes, but they're not always front and center. ↗

— Maria Shriver

#always #buts #center #family #front

But wishes are only granted in fairy tales. ↗

— Simone Elkeles

#bhie #fairy-tales #fiction #on-fiction #perfect-chemistry

I imagine what would happen if everyone turned their regrets into wishes, went around shouting them. ↗

— Nina LaCour

#regrets #wishes #imagination

When you live in a city with no stars to wish on, you have to wish on each other. ↗

— Francesca Lia Block

#wish #wishes #love

If it's the beaches If it's the beaches' sands you want then you will have them If it's the mountains' bending rivers then you will have them If it's the wish to run away Then I will grant it ↗

— Avett Brothers

#love #running-away #wishes #love

You can't wish for more wishes or for vague generalities like happiness that are impossible to grant. Your wish has to be something specific enough that I can use my wand to make it happen. Oh, and recently there's been a ban on inserting yourself into the Twilight series. The Cullens are tired of different teenage girls pinging into their story every time they turn around. ↗

— Janette Rallison

#magic #twilight #wishes #humor

I am indeed rich, since my income is superior to my expenses, and my expense is equal to my wishes. ↗

— Edward Gibbon

#equal #expense #expenses #i #i am

I wish I had it in my power to furnish you with accommodation I should feel proud to do it, shall be happy to hear from you at anytime when you engagements will allow you an hour and remain with best wishes for yourself, family and circuit. ↗

— John Hawley

#allow #anytime #be happy #best #circuit