"神々が私たちを罰したいと思うとき、彼らは私たちの祈りに応えます。"
— Oscar Wilde
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Sometimes, what we ask for isn't actually good for us, even though we think it is. For example, imagine someone really wants to be rich and prays for lots of money. They finally get it, but then they find out that having all that money brings new problems, like fake friends or constant worry about losing it. In history, this idea can be seen when powerful leaders wanted to conquer more lands. They got what they wanted, but it often led to bigger wars and made their lives more complicated and stressful. So, the lesson here is to be careful about what you wish for because it might not turn out the way you expect and could actually make life harder. Instead, think deeply about what you truly need and what makes you happy.
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