Wishes which cannot be fulfilled are said to be "pious." It is assumed, apparently, that only profane wishes are fulfilled.


Aphorisms (1880/1893)

Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach Quotes

Wishes which cannot be fulfilled are said to be pious. It is assumed, apparently, that only profane wishes are fulfilled.

Wishes which cannot be fulfilled are said to be pious. It is assumed, apparently, that only profane wishes are fulfilled.

Wishes which cannot be fulfilled are said to be pious. It is assumed, apparently, that only profane wishes are fulfilled.

Wishes which cannot be fulfilled are said to be pious. It is assumed, apparently, that only profane wishes are fulfilled.