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... the British statesman, Sir Austen Chamberlain.
In 1936 it was he who first issued the curse, "May you live in interesting times."
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Seriously, it will be very interesting to watch how this tiny virus, too small go see, will change everything in the world.
Everything!
We humans think we're so powerful and in control, but isn't nature just amazing?
In 1936 it was he who first issued the curse, "May you live in interesting times."

Where does the quote "May you live in interesting times" come from?
Answer (1 of 6): It was first used by Sir Austen Chamberlain in 1936, and later popularized through a speech by Robert F Kennedy in 1966. The phrase “live in interesting times” dates at least to the late 19th century. The “Chinese curse” element was likely added by Sir Chamberlain as an (effectiv...
Seriously, it will be very interesting to watch how this tiny virus, too small go see, will change everything in the world.
Everything!
We humans think we're so powerful and in control, but isn't nature just amazing?
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