The Wit and Wisdom of Lee Kuan Yew Kindle Edition

Most of the quotations in this book were selected from STARS, the Speech-Text Archival and Retrieval System maintained online by the National Archives of Singapore.

It is almost like reading the history of Singapore. In some ways, it is about survival. But it is also a reflection of the results of some of the social experiments implemented in Singapore. You can see how Lee Kaun Yew thinking evolved over the years. One might not agree with everything he said but most would agree that he made a lot of good decisions.

Once again the wisdom shines through, in this case eased by a healthy dose of wit. Little wonder that successive leaders from around the world have beaten a track to his door in the hope of sharing some of his experience and knowledge gained in the real world of politics, compromise and understanding of human nature.

Interesting take from a very different point of view.

Great quotes, wish each quote was better citated instead of just having the year next to it

The book comes as expected.

Nobody alive is in the class, league. Nelson Mandela was. However, his course, aim was very specific, inapplicable for usual countries.Lee Kuan Yew's experience, assessments are most valuable, modern and applicable.

Received in good condition.

I enjoyed going through LKY’s quotes and regularly go back to find something useful for real situations.I recommend it.

my hero. lee kuan yew.i will definetly name my first unborn son Kuan yew banda.the book is great.

A patriot, the ultimate politician most would like to have for the top job: unusual combination of humble and charismatic leader, strategic mind, effective business man.

Ein Büchlein mit Zitaten des langjährigen Singapurer Premierministers, sauber gegliedert nach Themen und darin wiederum chronologisch geordnet. Für Europäer sind das ungewöhnliche Standpunkte, die irgendwo zwischen Ronald Reagan, Helmut Schmidt und Deng Xiao Ping liegen.Lee Kuan Yew vertritt einen autoritären Staat mit klarem Leistungsprinzip, aber auch sozialem Ausgleich und religiöser und ethnischer Verständigung. In Singapur gibt es keine Slums und keine Obdachlosen, aber auch keine freien Gewerkschaften. Die Opposition etwa in Form des ehemaligen Premiers Devan Nair oder des Abgeordneten Joshua Jeyaretnam wird gnadenlos in den persönlichen finanziellen Ruin getrieben.Trotzdem ist Singapur eine Erfolgsstory - das Durchschnittseinkommen hat sich während der ungefähr dreißigjährigen Regierung Lee Kuan Yews ungefähr verhundertfacht. Der öffentliche Nahverkehr und die ganze Infrastruktur funktionieren perfekt. Eine eigenartige Mischung.Die Zitate im Buch stammen ausnahmlos aus dem Singapurer Staatsarchiv, das auch online zugänglich ist, aber kaum Äußerungen der Opposition enthält. Ein lesenswertes, aber natürlich einseitiges Büchlein.

This is how right concept and more "administration" and "politics" can create a good, strong and developed Nation.No natural resources, no great educational institutions yet establishment of strong national character and a firm resolve to dedicate everything to Nation's development are the highlights of Singapore and its leaders so capably led by Lee Kuan Yew come thorugh so powerfully to the readre that one is drawn to reading and internalizing the message! The world evidently needs more human beings like the author and the teams he built.Great experience that educated, enriched and inspired!