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May you live in interesting times - Wikipedia

"May you live in interesting times" is an English expression that is claimed to be a translation of a traditional Chinese curse.

Quote Origin: May You Live In Interesting Times - Quote Investigator

There is no substantive evidence that the saying was an ancient or modern Chinese curse. The expression was traceable to the British diplomatic service in ...

May You Live in Interesting Times?, Dr. Ho Yong - China Sprout

ChinaSprout promotes learning of Chinese language and culture by providing Chinese and English books relating to Chinese language, Chinese test, Chinese food, ...

"May you live in interesting times" is an English expression ... - Reddit

"May you live in interesting times" is an English expression claimed to be a translation of a traditional Chinese curse.

Origin of “May you live in interesting times” | Grammar Party

“May you live in interesting times” is widely reported as being of ancient Chinese origin but is neither Chinese nor ancient, being recent and western.

Where does the quote 'May you live in interesting times' come from?

"May you live in interesting times", often referred to as the Chinese curse, is reputed to be the English translation of an ancient Chinese ...

Where Does the Phrase 'May You Live In Interesting Times' Actually ...

This common phrase is often used during times of political uncertainty, and has even been described as an ancient Chinese curse.

We Live in Interesting Times - State Bar of Michigan

“May you live in interesting times.” This phrase is commonly referred to as an ancient Chinese curse, though it is nei- ther ancient nor Chinese.1 But its ...

May You Live in Interesting Times: The Three Chinese Curses

The Three Chinese Curses Explained: 1) May you live in interesting times. 2) May you be recognized by powerful people. 3) May you get what you wish for.

“May You Live in Interesting Times” – Chinese Curse? Quote or No ...

And the old Chinese “curse” — “may you live in interesting times,” is the subject of today's Quote or No Quote. Lots of people are credited with ...

May you live in interesting times - Andrzej Szewczyk - LinkedIn

May you live in interesting times - this expression is often claimed to be a Chinese blessing, with the promise of fantastic adventures, ...

May You Live in Interesting Times - Conversational Leadership

There is no substantial evidence to support the claim that this saying originated as an ancient or modern Chinese curse.

May You Live In Interesting Times - Meaning & Origin Of The Phrase

The expression is always used ironically, with the clear implication that 'uninteresting times', of peace and tranquillity, are more life-enhancing than ...

Watch May You Live in Interesting Times Online | Vimeo On Demand

MAY YOU LIVE IN INTERESTING TIMES is an intimate and personal odyssey in search of the cultural identity of Chinese living abroad.

May You Live in Interesting Times, 58th Venice Biennale 2019

May You Live in Interesting Times will no doubt include artworks that reflect upon precarious aspects of existence today.

Biennale Arte 2019: May You Live In Interesting Times

The 58th International Art Exhibition is curated by Ralph Rugoff and is open to the public from 11 May to 24 November 2019.

West Tisbury: "may you live in interesting times"

Joseph Chamberlain, in a speech to Parliament in 1898 said, “I think that you will all agree that we are living in most interesting times.”

May You Live in Interesting Times by Laraine Newman - Audiobook

May You Live in Interesting Times as it's meant to be heard, narrated by Laraine Newman. Discover the English Audiobook at Audible. Free trial available!

Chinese Curse: "May You Live In Interesting Times" - Avion Wealth

Chinese Curse: “May You Live In Interesting Times” ... There's a well-known Chinese curse: “May you live in interesting times.” These are ...

May We Live in Interesting Times: Blessing or Curse?

we do live in interesting times. How we see them—blessing or curse—is up to us in how we respond. We have choices to make to determine what these times teach us ...