Wishing Quote by Robert Jackson Bennett
““Wishing is bad,” he said again. “It makes you hurt. Makes all the missing parts hurt, makes them open up new and makes them bleed.” xxx “You take out a part of you,” Roosevelt murmured. “Take it out and blow on it and toss it to the winds like dust, and you say, 'Find all the missing parts of me. Go out among the world and find the missing parts of me.' But instead of getting back what you lost you just lose more. Wishing is bad. Wish long enough and there won't be any of you left.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Company Man by Robert Jackson Bennett, 2020
Wishing intensifies longing and pain, turning absence into a deeper wound that can consume the wisher.
In simple terms: Wishing deepens hurt and loss.
Key Takeaway
Avoid wishful fixation; focus on acceptance.
Themes
longing
pain
acceptance
Mood
melancholy
reflective
Type
philosophical
emotional
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- personal growth
- creative writing
- relationship healing
Key Concepts
psychology
loss
desire
Questions to Reflect On
- How does longing affect your wellbeing?
- What can replace wishful thinking?
A Different Perspective
Wishing can become self‑destructive if not balanced with action.
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