Answered Prayers Quotes
A warning that getting what you wished for isn't always a relief
These answered prayers quotes share a striking warning - that receiving exactly what was requested can bring more sorrow than never getting it at all, and that overly narrow ambitions can circle back to disappoint us. Related thoughts on ambition appear in Football Coach quotes.
There are more tears shed over answered prayers than over unanswered prayers.
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Make your goals big and broad enough so that they never become answered prayers and boomerang to curse you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why would a granted wish cause more sorrow than one left unfulfilled?
Getting exactly what was requested can reveal it wasn't what was truly needed, leading to regret once the reality sets in.
What does it mean for a goal to circle back and disappoint someone?
It suggests that overly narrow or short-sighted ambitions can eventually limit or disappoint the very person who set them.
How can someone avoid regretting a fulfilled wish?
Setting broader, more open-ended goals rather than narrow, specific ones can help avoid feeling trapped once they're achieved.
Is this idea only about religious devotion?
No, it applies more broadly to any wish or ambition, not just formal petitions.
Where can I find more quotes about setting meaningful goals?
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The lesson here is to aim broadly enough that success doesn't quietly become its own letdown. See more in Suppose quotes.
