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Author Nicholas Wong

Nicholas Wong

Poet and Teacher at the Hong Kong Institute of Education

Nicholas Wong is a poet based in Hong Kong writing in English. He teaches literary studies and creative writing at the Hong Kong Institute of Education.

Before enduring it we will not endure it: Notes From the Hong Kong Protests

Art & Literature, Arts & Culture, Government, Society & Culture

Poet Nicholas Wong writes poetry from the front lines of the Hong Kong protests, the longest running demonstrations since the 1997 handover. The protests illuminate a growing tension in China’s supposed “one country, two systems” formula.

How many a man has thrown up his hands at a time when a little more effort, a little more patience would have achieved success. -Elbert Hubbard

How many a man has thrown up his hands at a time when a little more effort, a little more patience would have achieved success. -Elbert Hubbard

How many a man has thrown up his hands at a time when a little more effort, a little more patience would have achieved success. -Elbert Hubbard

How many a man has thrown up his hands at a time when a little more effort, a little more patience would have achieved success. -Elbert Hubbard

How many a man has thrown up his hands at a time when a little more effort, a little more patience would have achieved success. -Elbert Hubbard