Without fear or fury

Today, I really gave my superior a piece of my mind. A man was promoted to the post which I've been holding for the past 8 years. Before the promotional chances came into the picture, I was entrusted with the job until last year when there came the chance to be promoted, another person was nominated. I was dropped but was made to believe that they nominated me until yesterday. I was still carrying out the duty until yesterday; but, today it was announced that another person was promoted to the post I was holding. I was not even dismissed!
Well, I went directly and asked the superior calmly. I made myself clear to him that I was not mad or surprised over the outcome. Honestly, when the news of promotion came last year, I had this sixth sense that I would be dropped. But, I just wanted him to tell me frankly whether I was considered at that time, well, the answer was also honest enough - NO. However, besides that, he could not explain why.

I just feel disillusioned at times as I've been telling and educating the young that success must come with hardwork. Being honest to ourselves and fair to the others should be the signposts in our life journey. However, in the real world, these are all tall tales and fallacies! Of course, I told him this straight to his face. I also added that work smart and get short-cuts are the keys to success instead, especially in this institution.
I was happy when I got all these off my chest. Of course, I explained myself very politely, without fear or fury, and, oh, that made my sarcasm of the year.