There are only two tragedies in life: one is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it.
Oscar Wilde

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Other quotes by Oscar Wilde

If there was less sympathy in the world, there would be less trouble in the world.

Those whom the gods love grow young.

Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember from time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught.

It is a very sad thing that nowadays there is so little useless information.

No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist.