“Poor laborers from all parts of Asia as well as Africa, the Americas a...” — Alan Huffman Quote

“Poor laborers from all parts of Asia as well as Africa, the Americas and even Europe are transported by plane each day to wealthier nations where low-tier jobs are plentiful; sometimes the travelers board without even knowing their final destination.”

“Right up until the late 18th century, when the first weighted lines were used to probe the ocean depths, many people believed the seas were bottomless - the watery equivalent of infinite outer space.”

“Like so much in Singapore, admission to the Marina Bay's casino is hierarchical: Free for anyone with an international passport, costly for locals, off-limits to migrant workers altogether.”

“The pains felt by Asian countries are our own pains. Disaster in Asia is nothing but ours as well.”

“If you think about the history of mobile handsets, in many respects there was a time when Asia and then Europe all led North America.”

“Money has an important role the older you become. To get this chance at nearly 31, to go from the Greek league to a big team in Asia and earn well, it feels very nice. The money will be security for me and my family.”