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May You Live in Interesting Times
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Often presented as an ancient Chinese curse, this phrase speaks to the desire for a peaceful, uneventful life. However, its exact wording is often misremembered, and its 'ancient' origin is debated.
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What People Remember
Many recall the 'curse' as 'May you BE BORN in interesting times' or 'May you live in INTERESTING TIMES.'
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What's Actually True
The most common phrasing is 'May you live in interesting times,' but its true origin as an ancient Chinese curse is largely unfounded; it's more likely a modern invention, possibly from the 1930s.
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