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There's no greater embarrassment

Our intention was to change the world

And in the end the world changed us

Those who yesterday called for the Dictator's head

Are content today with seeing it better combed

It makes one weep oceans

I will end up shooting myself

--nicanor parra [from 'you will wonder' translated by dave oliphant (after-dinner declarations; host publications, 2009)]