China is a vast, disparate country; there is no alternative to strong central power.
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At the end of the day, is Singapore society better or worse off? That's the test.
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What this quote means
The value of a society is determined by the well-being of its people.
This quote by Lee Kuan Yew emphasizes the importance of evaluating a society based on the daily experiences and overall well-being of its members. He suggests that societal progress should ultimately be judged by whether people's lives improve over time, making it a measure of effective governance and social policies.
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In a discussion about public policy effectiveness, one could quote Lee Kuan Yew to emphasize the importance of outcomes for society.
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