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| − | + | Be careful what you wish for, you might just get it. | |
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| + | The phrase [[Be Careful What You Wish For]] is a proverbial warning that reminds us to consider the potential consequences of our desires and actions. | ||
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| − | This phrase is often attributed to the Aesop's fable "The Monkey's Paw, | + | This phrase is often attributed to the Aesop's fable "The Monkey & the Cat". |
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| + | The concept has roots in various folk tales and literature. One famous example is "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs, where a magical talisman grants wishes but with unintended and tragic consequences. | ||
It suggests that sometimes, getting what we want might lead to unexpected or undesirable outcomes. | It suggests that sometimes, getting what we want might lead to unexpected or undesirable outcomes. | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:43, 19 February 2025
Full Title
Be careful what you wish for, you might just get it.
The phrase Be Careful What You Wish For is a proverbial warning that reminds us to consider the potential consequences of our desires and actions.
Source
This phrase is often attributed to the Aesop's fable "The Monkey & the Cat".
The concept has roots in various folk tales and literature. One famous example is "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs, where a magical talisman grants wishes but with unintended and tragic consequences.
It suggests that sometimes, getting what we want might lead to unexpected or undesirable outcomes.
