Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Aesop Quote “We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.” ~ Aesop (c. 550 B.C.) legendary Greek fabulistThe Old Man and Death Greed , Happiness , Proverbs , Wisdom Ratings and Comments Reply Mike, Norwalk 9/11/09 (-; yep Reply E Archer, NYC 9/11/09 Some desires are more pleasurable as fantasy ... Reality is often a slap n the face. ;-) Reply jim k, austin 9/11/09 Be careful what you wish for. Reply Barry Cohen, NYC 9/11/09 Very true of King Midas Reply Justin, Elkland 9/11/09 But we are more often sorry when the wishes others make on our behalf are gratified. Liberty is the ability to make your own choices and then living with them, not being subjected to the mistakes of others. I give only two stars because this quote is a half-truth. Reply cal, lewisville, tx 9/11/09 So true Justin for we are suffering now because of the wishes of others last November. Reply Anon 9/12/09 I wish that the Creators' will be done and that he'd do it himself, leaving it up to us (mankind) has worked out miserably so far. Reply BRENDA, RICHLAND 10/2/09 I LOVE THIS. AND IT IS SO TRUE! SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Aesop quote is found in these categories: Greed quotes Happiness quotes Proverbs quotes Wisdom quotes About Aesop Bio of Aesop Quotations by Aesop Books by/about Aesop Aesop videos Aesop on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Aesop