2 Quotes by P. B. Kerr

The whole world gets turned upside down by the wish for riches and power. If wishes were horses, beggars would ride. If wishes were soldiers, then weak men would rule. And if wishes were elixirs, then all men would live forever.

Be careful what you wish for," said Groanin. "Not because you'll get it, but because you're doomed not to want it very much when you do.