jIQuch rIntaH.

I was happy (but that happiness is over forever).

taQ rIntaH DevwI'

the leader is strange

This means The leader was strange (but that condition is over forever).

I should have been more careful with my literal translations of these.

jIQuch rIntaH
I set out to be happy and accomplished being happy, and that happiness is over forever.

taQ rIntaH DevwI'
The leader set out to be strange and accomplished being strange, and that strangeness is over forever.

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