Every person, genius or moron, has a right to reproduce himself.

They say people can think for themselves? Do you honestly believe that the chap who can’t pass primary six knows the consequence of his choice when he answers a question viscerally, on language, culture and religion? But we knew the consequences. We would starve, we would have race riots. We would disintegrate.

Now if democracy will not work for the Russians, a white Christian people, can we assume that it will naturally work with Asians?

If I were in authority in Singapore indefinitely without having to ask those who are governed whether they like what is being done, then I would not have the slightest doubt that I could govern much more effectively in their interests.

Please do not assume that you can change governments. Young people don’t understand this.

As you solve one set of problems, new ones appear. That is part of the nature of life.

A leader without the vision, to strive to improve things, is no good. Then you will just stay put, you won't progress.