If God listened to the prayers of men,
all men would quickly have perished:
for they are forever praying for evil against one another.
- Epicurus
Never pray for justice, because you might get some.
- Margaret Atwood
[Consider how often the word "justice" really means "revenge."]
Our prayers should be for blessings in general,
for God knows best what is good for us.
- Socrates
I have lived to thank God that all my prayers have not been answered.
- Jean Ingelow
The only time my prayers are never answered is on the golf course.
- Billy Graham
Who rises from prayer a better man, his prayer is answered.
- George Meredith
Further reading: Thank You Prayer
Your Own Darkness
Love even those who hate you
Categorizing People
Choose To Be Fearless
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