Wish Quote by J.A. Jance
““Wish in one hand, shit in the other, and see which hand gets full first.””
About This Quote
A humorous way to illustrate that desires and negative outcomes are mutually exclusive, urging focus on positive intentions.
In simple terms: Focus on positive wishes, avoid negativity.
Key Takeaway
Choose what you want, let go of the opposite.
Themes
choice
humor
consequences
Mood
lighthearted
reflective
Type
aphorism
humorous
When to use this quote
- personal goals
- relationship conflicts
- career decisions
Key Concepts
desire
outcome
focus
Questions to Reflect On
- What wish are you holding onto?
- How does letting go of negativity change outcomes?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex cause‑effect relationships.
![“This cold weather has set all the young Folks to providing Bedfellows. I have signed two or three Licences every Day [as a Fairfax Justice of the Peace] since I have been at Home. I wish I knew where to get a good one myself; for I find cold Sheets extreamly disagreeable.” quote by George Mason](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b92/george-mason-8435_bedfellows_this-cold-weather-has-set-all-the-young_3953.jpg)
