The good things of life do not fall from the skies. They can only come by hard work and over a long time. The government cannot produce results unless the people support and sustain the work of the government. There may be times when, in the interest of the whole community, we may have to take steps that are unpopular with a section of the community. On such occasions, remember that the principle which guides our actions is that the paramount interest of the whole community must prevail.
The good things of life do not fall from the skies. They can only come by hard work and over a long time. The government cannot produce results unles… - Mr. Lee
The good things of life do not fall from the skies. They can only come by hard work and over a long time. The government cannot produce results unles…
- Mr. Lee
Maybe yes, but probably not. At each stage I made what was then the best choice. Having taken that decision, I changed direction and there was no tur… - Mr. Lee
Maybe yes, but probably not. At each stage I made what was then the best choice. Having taken that decision, I changed direction and there was no tur…
I stand by my record. I did some sharp things to get things right - too harsh - but a lot was at stake. But at the end of the day, what have I got? J… - Mr. Lee
I stand by my record. I did some sharp things to get things right - too harsh - but a lot was at stake. But at the end of the day, what have I got? J…
Whoever governs Singapore must have that iron in him. Or give it up. This is not a game of cards. This is your life and mine. I've spent a whole life… - Mr. Lee
Whoever governs Singapore must have that iron in him. Or give it up. This is not a game of cards. This is your life and mine. I've spent a whole life…
I was never a prisoner of any theory. What guided me were reason and reality. The acid test I applied to every theory or scheme was: Would it work? T… - Mr. Lee
I was never a prisoner of any theory. What guided me were reason and reality. The acid test I applied to every theory or scheme was: Would it work? T…
This country belongs to all of us. We made this country from nothing, from mud-flats... Over 100 years ago, this was a mud-flat, swamp. Today, this i… - Mr. Lee
This country belongs to all of us. We made this country from nothing, from mud-flats... Over 100 years ago, this was a mud-flat, swamp. Today, this i…
I have no regrets. I have spent my life, so much of it, building up this country. There's nothing more that I need to do. - Mr. Lee
I have no regrets. I have spent my life, so much of it, building up this country. There's nothing more that I need to do.
If a garden is well maintained and neatly landscaped, there must be a dedicated and efficient gardener. - Mr. Lee
If a garden is well maintained and neatly landscaped, there must be a dedicated and efficient gardener.
All I can say is, I did my best. This was the job I undertook, I did my best, and I could not have done more in the circumstances. What people think … - Mr. Lee
All I can say is, I did my best. This was the job I undertook, I did my best, and I could not have done more in the circumstances. What people think …
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