Word: hsun
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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THERE is a Chinese story by Lu Hsun about a philosopher who is telling a parable to his acolyte. Three men are admiring their neighbor's newborn son. The first man complimented the boy, saying "One day, this boy will be rich." The second said, "One day, this boy will be a high official." The third, a bit more realistic, said "One day, this boy will die," whereupon the others beat him senseless...