It has been said that on his death bed, Martin Luther’s last words were “We are all beggars.” Beggars who know how to show other beggars where the Bread is. It is traditional for young Chinese students to adopt English names, primarily to help Westerners remember them. Some common names I heard were Brittany, Gretchen, Scarlet, Phoenix, Nancy, David and John. In line with this practice, I have decided to adopt a Chinese name: Qĭ Gài (beggar). I have been completely humbled by who I have seen and met here. I have much to learn.
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