Once upon a time leadership mattered,
Now dealership rules the world.
Once upon a time quality was craftsman's pride,
Now it is a departmental mess.
Once upon a time mouse was an untouchable mammal,
Now it is hand held pest.
Once upon a time wisdom was cultivated by wise people,
Now it is flashed on T-shirts.
Once upon a time teacher tought and students learnt,
Now teacher trade and students consume.
Once upon a time population was a problem,
Now it is a flourishing mass market.
Once upon a time competition brought out the best,
Now it brings out the worst in people.
Once upon a time there was a golden rule,
Now if you have gold, you rule.
Once upon a time truth telling was good for your soul,
Now it is bad for promotion.
Once upon a time success meant living by ideals,
Now it is about using above all principles.
THOUGHTS GENERAL