Few people know so clearly what they want. Most people can't even think what to hope for when they throw a penny in a fountain.
Do some selfless service for people who are in need. Consider the whole picture, not just our little selves.
On the same line of reasoning, if Australians were to be Australians, or rather if Australians were as separate from any other nation as Australia from any other land, there would be no jealousy between them on England's account.