Happy Lunar New Year. This is the Year of the Fire Horse, the least auspicious year in the 60 year Chinese astrological cycle (12 animals x 5 elements). It is a year marked historically by calamity, and children born this year — especially female children — are considered unlucky in Chinese culture.
However, it is also considered a time for bold action to try to offset the luck cycle. The Chinese Cultural Revolution was begun on this year in the last cycle; it also turned out to be a great calamity in spite of the boldness of the attempt.
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Grin said, " it also turned out to be a great calamity in spite of the boldness of the attempt. "
This reminds me of the German leader who talked about the four types of commanders. The smart and industrious, the smart and lazy, the stupid and lazy, and the stupid and industrious, the last being especially dangerous to success, and applicable to your observation.
I am sure you all are familiar with the quote, I can't remember the guys name.
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