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Factual Questions
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So we are told by this “ancient Chinese curse.” I had always heard it such, but then became a little suspicious. What little I’ve been able to find is that it has very murky origins. Here’s a link that describes someone else’s pursuit:

http://hawk.fab2.albany.edu/sidebar/sidebar.htm

Anyone with any insight on a)it’s Chinese origin, and b)if it is really Chinese, what is the actual translation?

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I don’t know if these are authoritative, but here are some cites that discount the Chinese origins:
http://www.noblenet.org/reference/inter.htm
http://hawk.fab2.albany.edu/sidebar/sidebar.htm

I suspect this is as Chinese as many “Confusius says…” mumblings.