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I would hope the same, but human nature being what it is...

posted by Katray2 on January 12, 2013 at 10:01 AM | link to this | reply

Not necessarily. Someone might wish for something that may not benefit anyone else but that person, while one, huge wish may benefit all! I think it's all subjective . . .

posted by JimmyA on January 11, 2013 at 1:22 PM | link to this | reply

Straightforward

TIt’s for the general good. You know the cliches liuke "for the good of mankind" love. BC-A, Bill’s R®st

posted by BC-A on January 9, 2013 at 5:03 PM | link to this | reply

Every action we take is a ripple in a pond giving both good and bad wherever it touches.

posted by UtahJay on January 9, 2013 at 12:02 AM | link to this | reply

Good questions.  I'm afraid that I do more praying than wishing. 

posted by TAPS. on January 8, 2013 at 12:34 PM | link to this | reply

I think some look at themselves only (and those who look at themselves and have different expectations for others) while others look at the world as a whole.

posted by FormerStudentIntern on January 8, 2013 at 9:48 AM | link to this | reply

I would hope the core values, those that are wholesome, remain the same! sam 

posted by sam444 on January 7, 2013 at 7:55 PM | link to this | reply

when i wish for Peace and for love not hate, I mean for all people.

posted by Kabu on January 7, 2013 at 5:41 PM | link to this | reply