The Economic Times

Quote of the day by George Bernard Shaw: 'Life contains but two tragedies. One is not to get your hearts desire; the other is to get it' - Why achieving your dreams may still bring disappointed explained by the Irish playwright

George Bernard Shaws famous quote explores a surprising paradox about life, desire and happiness. The celebrated playwright believed that both failing to get what you want and finally achieving it can become sources of disappointment. First associated with his play Man and Superman, the thought also has a connection to an earlier line by Oscar Wilde.