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Topic·Getting what you want✕clear
Drama (play)1 quote
There are two tragedies in life. One is not to get your heart's desire. The other is to get it. — George Bernard Shaw · 1903
Rock music1 quote
You can't always get what you want But if you try sometimes You just might find You get what you need. — The Rolling Stones · 1969