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posted by dennisn on November 25th, 2008 at 10:26PM

I still don't get it. In Bob Kennedy's speech, http://en.wikipedia.org/w...firmation_speech, he also claims it's a simple curse, though he mentions the brighter interpretation of "interesting" as well.

I think you're looking too deeply into it. Are you fluent in mandarin/cantonese, by the way?
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posted by Vina on November 26th, 2008 at 6:53PM

Cantonese.

The point of Chinese literature is to think deeply.

posted by dennisn on November 27th, 2008 at 12:26AM

And what's the point of (good) English literature?

posted by Nylorac on November 27th, 2008 at 8:33AM

Exploit the rules: form, characterization, plot development, etc...

posted by dennisn on November 27th, 2008 at 12:08PM

You don't think Chinese literature has that?

I didn't say that. by Nylorac on November 27th, 2008 at 12:55PM.