"But if you ask what is the good of education in general, the answer is easy;
that education makes good men, and that good men act nobly." - Plato (427-347BC)
Greek Philosopher

COMPLEXITY IN SIMPLICITY - AN ART TO BE MASTERED.

"The existence of freedom is the precondition for the emergence and development of human ideas." - Mohammed Khatami (Iranian Shiite Clergyman, Politician, Reformer)

Right. Very disappointed in the way certain people handle and manage matters. If you think you can shirk us off just like that and continue to test our patience, you are wrong. We will ( Read more... )

Was at mtg today, absorbed an important point which RC made when he "vetted" my paper today. It was about the simplicity and clarity of language. No point using flowery language and bombastic words. In CS, key thing is to drive the message clearly to the reading party. This reminds me of Goh Keng Swee's speeches in the "Wealth of East Asian Nations ( Read more... )

There is this weird feeling in me. The environment is making me change to respond to it. Beneath the facade of the vivacious city, the ugly traits of human character can be seen. In this glorious land, where can I find bona fide people whom I can trust and share with? Worse still, I find it really hard to stand firm and stick to my principles ( Read more... )

Overslept today. Guess it was alright. At least my thoughts are sorted out and I feel better now ( Read more... )

To X out there ( Read more... )

Facing lots of problems nowadays. Talked to YL, YJ and SH today. We see the same problems. The things prescibed and mentioned years ago. What DP, YK and WS said were very true... Now I understand what they meant. Damn irritated and disgusted with all these things happening right before my eyes. Vibrancy, dynamism, liveliness.. all just a mere ( Read more... )

Was talking to YL for the past few nights. Enlighten, he did. I guess there are much more important things I need to focus on in these two years. Must not channel my energy to the wrong place. Its a tough choice. But to reach the final destination, this is the only way.

Vision. Discipline. Passion. Conscience.

We must become the change we seek in ( Read more... )

8 Auspicious Wishes for the New Year ( Read more... )