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And the evil wish is most evil to the wisher.
And the evil wish is most evil to the wisher.
What most we wish, with ease we fancy near.
What most we wish, with ease we fancy near.
Thy wish was father, Harry, to that thought.
Thy wish was father, Harry, to that thought.
 O, that I were where I would be,
 Then would I be where I am not;
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 O, that I were where I would be,
 Then would I be where I am not;
  For where I am I would not be,
   And where I would be I can not. 
Wishing, of all employments is the worst.
Wishing, of all employments is the worst.
 Of all complexions the culled sovereignty
 Do meet, as at a fair, in her fair cheek,
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 Of all complexions the culled sovereignty
 Do meet, as at a fair, in her fair cheek,
  Where several worthies make one dignity,
   Where nothing wants that want itself doth seek. 
 "Man wants but little here below
 Nor wants that little long,"
  'Tis not with me exactly so;
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 "Man wants but little here below
 Nor wants that little long,"
  'Tis not with me exactly so;
   But 'tis so in the song.
    My wants are many, and, if told,
     Would muster many a score;
      And were each wish a mint of gold,
       I still should long for more. 
Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person's ultimate good as far as it can read more
Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person's ultimate good as far as it can be obtained
 Every wish
 Is like a prayer--with God.  
 Every wish
 Is like a prayer--with God.