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Oscar Wilde quote about desire from Lady Windermere's Fan (1893) - 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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“ 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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Author

Oscar Wilde

Source

Lady Windermere's Fan

Topic

desire frustration satisfaction

Date

1893

Language

English

Reference

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http://www.gutenberg.org/files/790/790-h/790-h.htm

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Oscar Wilde quote about desire from Lady Windermere's Fan (1893) - In this world there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it.

Oscar Wilde quote about desire from Lady Windermere's Fan (1893) - In this world there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it.

Oscar Wilde quote about desire from Lady Windermere's Fan (1893) - In this world there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it.

Oscar Wilde quote about desire from Lady Windermere's Fan (1893) - In this world there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it.