It is said that there are only two tragedies in life: not getting what one wants, and getting it.

-Bhanta Henepola Gunaratana, “Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness”

Copyright Wisdom Publications 2001. Reprinted from “Daily Wisdom: 365 Buddhist Inspirations,” edited by Josh Bartok, with permission of Wisdom Publications, 199 Elm St., Somerville MA 02144 U.S.A, www.wisdompubs.org.