It is essential to rear a generation at the very top of society that has all the qualities needed to lead and give the people the inspiration and the drive to make it succeed. In short, the elite.. Every society tries to produce this type. The British have special schools for them: the gifted and talented are sent to Eton and Harrow.
Lee Kuan YewBetween being loved and being feared, I have always believed Machiavelli was right. If nobody is afraid of me, Iโm meaningless.
Lee Kuan YewYou begin your journey not knowing where it will take you. You have plans, you have dreams, but every now and again you have to take uncharted roads, face impassable mountains, cross treacherous rivers, be blocked by landslides and earthquakes. That's the way my life has been.
Lee Kuan YewIf you can't force or are unwilling to force your people to follow you, with or without threats, you are not a leader.
Lee Kuan YewIf you donโt include your women graduates in your breeding pool and leave them on the shelf, you would end up a more stupid societyโฆSo what happens? There will be less bright people to support dumb people in the next generation. Thatโs a problem.
Lee Kuan Yew