Power, wealth & prestige will result in one’s downfall
British monarchy survived because they have wealth and prestige but no power. I have always believed that pursuit of all "Three Glories" - power, wealth and prestige, will eventually result in one's downfall. History teaches us so. To achieve two out of three is quite creditable. The British and a number of European monarchies...
The sad conformism of Singapore
“Hey! F***ker! Just apologize of the lady!” I shouted turning from the bank counter at the ruffian who cut into the front of the long line and continued to ridicule a lone female in line who dared to speak out against his actions with degrading remarks. There was a momentary silence and the man in tattoo then turned his...
Encounter in MRT: What if it was indeed a bomb?
On the 22nd December 2012, just after 12pm, I was travelling by train from Toa Payoh towards the direction of Jurong East. It was relatively empty as the previous train came just the minute before. I was listening to music through my earphones and sat down in the middle of the row of blue seats. When the train started moving...
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