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Now we stand face to face—but who can tell
we shan't wake up and learn it was a dream?

— Nguyễn Du The Tale of Kiều (1813)

Bây giờ rõ mặt đôi ta,
Biết đâu rồi nữa chẳng là chiêm bao?

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