Be careful what you wish for because you will get it. Be even
Be careful what you wish for because you will get it. Be even more careful what you work for because you will get it even more quickly.
In the voice of warning, “Be careful what you wish for because you will get it. Be even more careful what you work for because you will get it even more quickly.” Thus spoke Colin Cunningham, giving shape to an old truth with fresh breath. His words remind us that desire is a seed, but labor is the fire that hastens its growth. What the heart longs for may come in time, but what the hands pursue with effort comes swifter, whether for blessing or for ruin.
The wish is born of thought and longing, cast into the unseen with hope. Yet even these idle desires may one day find their way into the world, for the universe often mirrors the hidden cries of the heart. Still, such things come slowly, if at all, and may bring joy or sorrow when they arrive. That is why the wise counsel caution, for not all that is wished is worthy.
But the work — ah, this is swifter and more certain. What one labors toward with sweat, discipline, and sacrifice soon stands before them. Thus the second caution rises higher than the first: to examine deeply what you set your hands to, for its fruit will appear more quickly than the lazy dream of idle wishing. A man may drift into his wish, but he runs headlong into the harvest of his work.
The origin of this truth is as old as humanity itself, carved into the stories of kings, builders, and wanderers. Whole empires rose and fell because their people worked tirelessly toward visions both noble and destructive. Cunningham, by his words, becomes a vessel of this eternal teaching: that effort sharpens destiny more keenly than desire, and that to labor without wisdom is to call forth one’s undoing.
MAMy Ai
This quote brings up an interesting thought: Are we sometimes too eager to achieve something without fully understanding the responsibility or challenges that come with it? It reminds me of how fast-paced life is today—sometimes we rush toward our goals, but don’t stop to think about what getting them will actually mean. How do we find a balance between pursuing our desires and being mindful of the potential impact?
TDDuong Huu Tung Duong
Wow, this quote definitely struck me. It's easy to overlook the potential consequences of our wishes or goals until they’re already in motion. But what if the process of working toward something we want can help us grow in ways we never expected? Can the journey toward achieving something become just as valuable as the result itself?
YNYen Nhy
I agree with this quote, but it also makes me wonder: Is it always a bad thing to get what we wish or work for? Sometimes, achieving our goals brings growth and new opportunities. The question, then, is how do we ensure we're working toward the right things? How can we be intentional in choosing our desires and efforts to avoid unintended outcomes?
Nnguyentam
This quote really makes me pause and reflect. It’s interesting how it highlights the power of our desires and the efforts we put into achieving them. I’ve often thought about how certain wishes or goals might lead to unexpected consequences. Do we truly consider the full impact of what we want, or are we too focused on the outcome?