wishful thinking quotes

Wishful thinking is not idealism. It is self-indulgence at best and self-exaltation at worst. In either case, it is usually at the expense of others. In other words, it is the opposite of idealism.

When we get to wishing a great deal for ourselves, whatever we get soon turns into mere limitation and exclusion.

All political thinking for years past has been vitiated in the same way. People can foresee the future only when it coincides with their own wishes, and the most grossly obvious facts can be ignored when they are unwelcome.

I’m really happy and had such an amazing time performing at Super Bowl – wish I could relive it all over again.

Men in general are quick to believe that which they wish to be true.

Men are nearly always willing to believe what they wish.

Men willingly believe what they wish.

No matter how hard we might wish, we will not be able to transform China’s behavior overnight.

If you look for truth, you may find comfort in the end; if you look for comfort you will not get either comfort or truth only soft soap and wishful thinking to begin, and in the end, despair.