Oscar Wilde: In this world there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it.

In this world there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants, a — Oscar Wilde

In this world there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it.

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