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“I am when the Chinese, who know everything, build a…” quote by Jan Morris — Download Open image

“I am when the Chinese, who know everything, build a house, they consult the precepts of an ancient science, Feng Shui, which tells them exactly how, when, and where the work must be done, and so brings good fortune to the home forever.”

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