In this world there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants,

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CJKent_band
The truth hurts, but if you accept it, it will set you free
Title couldn’t say it all.

"In this world there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it.

~ Oscar Wilde

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Mate27
2 years ago
OK OP, I will play along with the title of this topic. Ever heard of the saying be careful what you wish for?
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CJKent_band
2 years ago
Wilde; used this quote in a play where a man is seeking to attract a woman he desires, and another man points out to him that the failure to achieve a goal (a stripper’s OTC or love or attention) can lead to unhappiness and ever despair. Yet, attaining an objective can produce an aftermath of uncertainty, lassitude and despair too.
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Goodclubrep
2 years ago
@CJ, Wilde only wrote what humanity has known for millenia. We conquer our conquests and need more and bigger conquests. He didn't discover or invent anything. Anyone who doesn't admit this is either ignorant or a fool.
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Craptips
2 years ago
I think he also said “God will punish us by answering our prayers.”
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CJKent_band
2 years ago
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

A Spanish proverb says, and I quote:

“cada cabeza es un mundo”

It translates as:

“every head is a world”

Meaning we all, each one of us, have our own perspective...

:D
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Conundrum
2 years ago
^^ “God will punish us by answering our prayers.”

Reminds of the time a young lady and I were having a private moment and she kept saying, "Oh God, punish me! Punish me hard!" And I proceeded just as she requested. I don't know if it was
The answer she looking for, but it was definitely fun trying ;-)
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CJKent_band
2 years ago
@Conundrum

Pics and Vids or it didn’t happen.

Good Times, Good Times.

:D
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