George Bernard ShawThere are two tragedies in life. One is to lose your heart's desire. The other is to gain it.
About This Quote
The quote “There are two tragedies in life. One is to lose your heart’s desire. The other is to gain it.” refers to the inevitability of loss. This quote is meant to remind us that the more we strive for what we want, the more likely we are to fail.
The right thing may be just out of reach. On the other hand, there is the possibility of failure if we don’t try at all, which makes this quote a reminder that failure can be a possibility with any choice you make.
Source: Man And Superman
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