“For Singapore, its test for its own democracy must be whether it fit and serve the interests of its people and conditions, and not serve some abstract ideal that the Western media thought it ought to conform to. If in 10 years, Philippines, Taiwan and Korea were better societies because they adopted the US model, Singapore would hurry to catch.” PeopleIfsYearsInterestDemocracyConditionsMediaOughtFitModelsIdealsTestsWesternAbstractConformAdoptedKoreaSingaporePhilippinesTaiwanWestern Media Author:Goh Chok Tong
“Earning money is not the sole objective of life or education. A community of any quality should have a whole range of skills and interests. They should paint, write, perform, visit art galleries and enjoy world-class concerts. Only then will they form a vibrant, rounded, interesting community.” WorldShouldWritingArtWholeFormEnjoyInterestCommunityInterestingQualityClassSkillsShould HavePaintObjectivesRangeConcertsSoleEarningGalleryWorld ClassArt GalleriesEarning Money Author:Goh Chok Tong
“New Singapore will be one of the world's finest, most liveable cities. Arts, theatres, museums, music and sports will flourish. Singapore will be a lively and exciting place.. Our city will not only have depth, but also the richness of diversity. But above all, Singapore will a home for Singaporeans.” WorldArtHomeSportsChangeCitiesPoliticianDiversityExcitingDepthTheatreMuseumsFinestRichnessLivelySingapore Author:Goh Chok Tong
“In the next decade, we need to think and act like revolutionaries. We have to innovate, not merely imitate. We will succeed not be following the footsteps of the incumbent, but by introducing new dimensions into play. We need Singaporeans who can lead the way in creating new wealth for our economy.” ThinkingWayNeedsPlayNextWealthEconomySucceedCreatingFollowingDecadesRevolutionaryDimensionsIntroducingFootstepsIncumbentsIntroducing New Author:Goh Chok Tong
“Retrenchment is good for singapore. If there is no retrenchments, then I worry.” IfsWorrySingapore Author:Goh Chok Tong
“I wanted to become a writer. I enjoyed reading as a child.” ChildrenWantedReadingEnjoyedComeback Author:Goh Chok Tong
“As people grow up and they want more freedom, it's on an individual basis, children want to have more freedom, you've got to allow that, so how do you balance it. I would say let it evolve, move as quickly or slowly as people would like to move.” PeopleWantChildrenMovingIndividualGrowsGrowing UpBalanceBasesEvolve Author:Goh Chok Tong
“My main mission when I became Prime Minister, was to keep Singapore going and Singapore has been kept going. So, I'm happy with what I've done for Singapore.” Has BeensDonePoliticianMissionsHappyMoving ForwardMoving OnMinistersPrimePrime MinisterSingaporeSelf Glorification Author:Goh Chok Tong
