May you live in interesting times, often referred to euphemistically as the Chinese curse, is reputed to be the English translation of an ancient Chinese proverb and curse, although it may have originated among the English themselves (or Americans). It is reported that it was the first of three curses of increasing severity, the other two being:
- May you come to the attention of those in authority (sometimes rendered May the government be aware of you)
- May you find what you are looking for
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_you_live_in_interesting_times
