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 have not the slightest doubt that I could govern much more effectively in their interests.


Radio Interview, 1960. Quoted in South-East Asia: A Political Profile, Damien Kingsbury (2001, p. 337)

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 have not...

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 have not...

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 have not...

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 have not...