Unattainable wishes are often "pious." This seems to indicate that only profane wishes are fulfilled.
Marie von Ebner-EschenbachThe mediocre always feel as if they're fighting for their lives when confronted by the excellent.
Marie von Ebner-EschenbachLittle evil would be done in the world if evil never could be done in the name of good.
Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach