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Late diligence
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Late diligence
1970s-80s
Ho Sau discovered by accident a calligraphy-writing beggar on the streets. As products of social ills, beggars are filthy and are undesirable photography material. The “refined” beggar in the photo was practicing calligraphy and presented a intriguing picture. The beggar turned out to be a mental patient, who seemed to be disturbed by his future and was therefore studying for personal gain.

雄心奮志欲高攀 主考無情雖過關
勤習勵精圖補拙 卻憐未竟已痴殘