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On the Birth of a Son

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On the Birth of a Son

Su Tung-Po

Jan 20, 2022
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On the Birth of a Son

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Families when a child is born
Hope it will turn out intelligent.
I, through intelligence
Having wrecked my whole life,
Only hope that the baby will prove
Ignorant and stupid.
Then he’ll be happy all his days
And grow into a cabinet minister.
 
 
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