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Oscar Wilde Quotes: In this world there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants and the other is getting it.
         

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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