Few people have watched the development of today's Singapore as closely as President S.R. Nathan. In this engaging book, based on a series of informal interviews, Mr Nathan reflects on a wide range of historical and contemporary issues. The conversations range over topics as diverse as: Singapore's place in the world; the future of China and India; the importance of conciliation; complacency; the importance of total defence; religion, tolerance and harmony; the value of education; the role of language; productive retirement; the lessons of history; and impressions of pioneers.