jason alexander
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My mom always said “may you live in interesting times “. Boy, did she nail it. I’m gonna wish for something different. May we live with as much decency, truth and kindness as humanity can muster. G’nite all.
03:29 AM - Apr 05, 2023
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Steve Rogers
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In response to jason alexander.
In China, "May you live in interesting times" is a curse.
02:39 PM - Apr 05, 2023
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Carla Reid + Chilla
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I had heard this, but on digging it appears it is not.
In response to Steve Rogers.
03:26 PM - Apr 05, 2023
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Steve Rogers
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In response to Carla Reid + Chilla.
Maybe it's changed but living in Taiwan for a year in 1991 I learned I was never supposed to say that to anyone. 🤷
03:40 PM - Apr 05, 2023
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Carla Reid + Chilla
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In response to Steve Rogers.
Yeah, I don't know, other than what has been written about the origins of it. "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.” Frederic R." Supposedly the first time I was said.
03:43 PM - Apr 05, 2023
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