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

 

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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This quote is just one of 257 total Oscar Wilde quotes in our collection. Oscar Wilde is known for saying 'There are only two tragedies in life: one is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it.' as well as some of the following quotes.

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