Epictetus
Philosopher
"Do not seek to bring things to pass in accordance with your wishes, but wish for them as they are, and you will find them."
Best Wishes quotes
Best Wishes
13 quotes on this topic — from poets, philosophers, and thinkers across history.
George Washington
Military Leader, Politician
"My anxious recollections, my sympathetic feeling, and my best wishes are irresistibly excited whensoever, in any country, I see an oppressed nation unfurl the banners of freedom."
Mahatma Gandhi
Political Leader
"God sometimes does try to the uttermost those whom he wishes to bless."
John Green
Author, YouTuber
"I just want you to be happy. If that’s with me or with someone else or with nobody. I just want you to be happy."
Charles Dickens
Novelist
""I take my leave of you, Mr. Creakle, and all of you," said Mr. Mell, glancing round the room, and again patting me gently on the shoulders. "James Steerforth, the best wish I can leave you is that you may come to be ashamed of what you have done today. At present I would prefer to see you anything rather than a friend, to me, or to anyone in whom I feel an interest.""
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