This was written by Su Tun P'o almost a thousand years ago. Yes, yes, some things never really seem to change does it?
On the birth of my son :
Families, when a child is born,
Want it to be intelligent.
I, through intelligence,
Having wrecked my whole life,
Only hope the baby will prove ignorant and stupid.
Then he will crown a tranquil life,
By becoming a Cabinet Minister.
Always knew it doesn't pay to be smart.
