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the curse of #1 (permalink) Wed Feb 01, 2012 9:42 am   the curse of
 

Can one say:

1-Pride is the curse of human beings.
meaning:
Pride is a curse and some human beings are cursed.

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the curse of #2 (permalink) Wed Feb 01, 2012 9:59 am   the curse of
 

Perhaps - Pride is something with which human beings are cursed.

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