Life contains but two tragedies. One is not to get your hear... - Socrates

This quote is attributed to Socrates.

"Life contains but two tragedies. One is not to get your heart's desire; the other is to get it."

Socrates Happiness

Philosopher Ancient Greek 470–399

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