Quote by George Bernard Shaw

Life contains but two tragedies. One is not to get your heart's desire the other is to get it.

Life contains but two tragedies. One is not to get your hear

Summary

This quote speaks to the duality of life's tragedies. Firstly, it suggests that not being able to attain what our heart truly desires can be a source of sorrow and disappointment. However, it also implies that sometimes achieving our desires can also bring about unforeseen consequences and complexities, leading to a different kind of tragedy. In essence, it highlights the paradoxical nature of human desires, where both the attainment and non-attainment can bring their own challenges and difficulties.

By George Bernard Shaw

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