Extract from a Prose

Extract from a Speech from SM Goh about the 5Cs

"This is my hope for Singapore. But you should have your own dream. I cannot dream for you; the government cannot dream for you. What the government will do is to create the fertile soil for you to sow and grow your dreams.

The first essential condition is a vibrant and growing economy. Such an economy will offer many opportunities and well-paid, challenging jobs.

The second essential condition is a quality education system. We will be spending more on education and life-long worker training."

My Opinion
This extract have left a deep impression on me as I feel that it is extremely meaningful. Indeed, no one can dream for us, only we can dream for ourself. Parents may have certain expectations for us children, but if these expectations go against your dreams, you should not be affected and give up on your dream.

Everybody should have a dream. Only with dreams can we have a target to work towards. Without dreams, our life would be meaningless and dull. With dreams, people get motivation to work harder and finally fulfulling their dreams. Many people would give up when they face obstacles or rejection. However, I feel that if the dream is worth chasing, we should not give up.

In addition, I also agree on how important education is to people. Having a quality education system is of paramount importance as that decides how much someone learns and the skills he/she picks up in school. This is greatly affect the future of a person as without any skills, one cannot survive in today's society. Therefore, to fulfill our dreams, we should, as students, work hard now in order to fulfill our dreams and sustain a living at the same time.

As Isaac Newton said, "If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants." Therefore, with a vibrant and growing economy and a quality education system, which acts as shoulders of giants, we can see further and fulfill our dreams.

This is why this extract left such a deep impression on me, and this is what I have learnt from this meaningful extract from Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong's speech.