A person starting his own business is often cautioned against making such folly. If you fail, there are thousand monkeys to come around and scream "I Told You So!" on your face. If you succeed, there are thousand pigs calling you greedy and money minded. Your failure is attributed to your lack of wisdom and foresight, and your arrogance of not having listened to the sagacious lazy bum. Your success is, of course attributed to unethical means, greasing the palms of the high and mighty, and sale of your soul to the devil. I am not ignoring the fact that there are people who are genuinely interested in your life, and would be by your side, rain or shine. They share their views matter-of-factly and heartily wish you on your success, and steadfastly support you during periods of distress. All without making any hurtful wise ass comment, unlike the loathsome bums, who will be waiting to scavenge on your failures. The group of bums who, like the agony aunt, are ...
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