Have you ever heard of the 3 Chinese Curses?

My you live in interesting times

• My you be recognized by people in high places (somethines also reported as : My you attract the attention of the government)

• My you find what you're looking for (often heard as be careful what you wish for ... it my just come true...)

The irony of these 3 curses is that, on the surface, they can seem like blessings

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Wit beyond measure is man's greastest treasure. J.K. Rowling

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"In a room sit three great men, a king, a priest, and a rich man with his gold. Between them stands a sellsword, a little man of common birth and no great mind. Each of the great ones bids him to slay the other two. "Do it," says the king, "for I am the king," for I am your lawful ruler." "Do it," says the priest, " for I command you in the name of the gods." "Do it, "says the rich man, "and all this gold shall be yours." So tell me - who lives and who dies? Varys riddle to Tyrion, GoT