The ideas of individual supremacy and the right of free expression, when carried to excess, have not worked. They have made it difficult to keep America society cohesive. Asia can see it is not working.. In America itself, there is widespread crime and violence, old people feel forgotten, families are falling apart. And the media attacks the integrity and character of your leaders with impunity, drags down all those in authority and blames everyone but itself.
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 YewIf there was one formula for our success,it was that we were constantly studying how to make things work,or how to make them work better.
Lee Kuan YewWhat are our priorities? First, the welfare, the survival of the people. Then, democratic norms and processes which from time to time we have to suspend.
Lee Kuan YewLife is not just eating, drinking, television and cinema...The human mind must be creative, must be self-generating ; it cannot depend on just gadgets to amuse itself.
Lee Kuan Yew