If there be any thing a man might well pray against, that thing is the responsive gratification of some of the devoutest prayers of his youth.
There are more tears shed over answered prayers than over unanswered prayers.
Your Reverence, I do not hate any man in this world enough to inflict the results of my prayers upon him.
God punishes us mildly by ignoring our prayers and severely by answering them.
Lord, lord, lord. Protect me from the consequences of the above prayer.
I asked God to use me as a vessel, so I guess you have to be careful what you ask for.
Enjoy life. And be careful what you pray for - remember, you will get it all.
Answered prayers are scary. They imply responsibility. You asked for it. Now that you've got it, what are you going to do? Why else the cautionary phrase Watch out for what you pray for; you might just get it?
The gods' most savage curses come upon us as answers to our own prayers. Prayer is a dangerous business.
