China is a vast, disparate country; there is no alternative to strong central power.
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The enduring lesson is war is a disaster. Whoever wins, tremendous loss of life, property - a set back for civilisation.
Interpretation
What this quote means
War leads to significant destruction and suffering, regardless of the outcome.
Lee Kuan Yew emphasizes the devastating consequences of war, highlighting that it incurs a tremendous loss of life and property, which ultimately sets back civilization as a whole. His statement reflects a universal truth about the futility and human cost of conflict, urging a reconsideration of war as a means to resolve disputes.
Themes
WarDisasterCivilizationLossConflict
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of peace and conflict resolution.
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