on the verge of eternity

http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Asia/Story/STIStory_653933.html

i think this is why i like history, things from eons past can be still very relevant in this modern day and age. they say history repeats itself, we will do well to learn from the lessons handed down to us.

it was just absolutely goosebump-raising to read this article. it has "i-told-you-so-you-freaking-nub" written all over it.