Lee Kuan Yew Quotes

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.

Political reform need not go hand in hand with economic liberalization.. I hold unconventional views about this.. I do not believe if you are a libertarian, full of diverse opinions, full of competing ideas in the market place, full of sound and fury, therefore you will succeed.

I have been accused of many things in my life, but not even my worst enemy has ever accused me of being afraid to speak my mind.

Usually I read biographies of interesting people. I am not attracted to novels - make-believe, or recreations of what people think life should be.

I always tried to be correct, not politically correct.

India is scared of the competition... because Chinese goods will go into India and compete.

Without the elected president and if there is a freak result, within two or three years, the army would have to come in and stop it.

The same law applies to me. Nobody has sued me for libel because I do not defame my enemies.