Quote by George Bernard Shaw

There are two tragedies in life. One is not to get your heart's desire. The other is to get it.

There are two tragedies in life. One is not to get your hear

Summary

This quote suggests that there are two kinds of tragedies in life. On one hand, it is tragic not to achieve the desires of our hearts. It highlights the disappointment and longing felt when we are unable to obtain what we yearn for. On the other hand, the quote also acknowledges the tragedy of actually achieving our heart's desire. This implies that having our wishes fulfilled may not always bring the satisfaction and happiness we anticipate, raising the possibility of unfulfilled expectations or unforeseen consequences that can lead to a different kind of tragedy.

By George Bernard Shaw

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