Frank J. Wilstach, comp. A Dictionary of Similes. 1916.
Wish
Wishes, like castles in the air, are inexpensive and not taxable.
—Sam Slick
Wishes, like painted landscapes, best delight,
Whilst distance recommends them to the sight.
Placed far off, they beautiful appear;
But show their coarse and nauseous colours, near.
—Thomas Yalden