Liu Zhang the Tyrant

First, I hate the fickleness of the world. Second, I hate the loss of all moral decency.

Third, I hate a land mired in corruption. Fourth, I hate the people's grief and suffering.

Fifth, I hate short-sighted fools. Sixth, I hate hypocrites who pretend to be virtuous.

Seventh, I hate treacherous men in power. Eighth, I hate the clamor of barbarians.

A man bears eight hatreds. Better to be a tyrant than yield, no matter the hardships. If I cannot overcome them, I would rather die...

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