Anton Balasingham Born : March 4, 1938 Died : December 14, 2006 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by Anton Balasingham It is an unfortunate personal tragedy. However, when compared to the vast ocean of the collective tragedy faced by my people, my illness is merely a pebble. I am deeply sad that I am crippled by this illness, unable to contribute anything substantial towards the alleviation of the immense suffering and oppression of my people. Anton Balasingham sadness ocean people