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Tragic view of life2 quotes
There are two tragedies in life. One is not to get your heart's desire. The other is to get it. — George Bernard Shaw · 1903Men should be bewailed at their birth and not at their death. — Montesquieu · 1721Birth and death1 quote
Men should be bewailed at their birth and not at their death. — Montesquieu · 1721Getting what you want1 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 · 1903The human condition1 quote
Men should be bewailed at their birth and not at their death. — Montesquieu · 1721