This was intended initially to commemorate #SG50 and celebrating the illustrious life of Singapore's founding father: Lee Kuan Yew.
Unfortunately he passed away due to his condition at the age of 91, and for 7 days we mourn to remember his inspiration.
4. He led Singapore to independence in 1965
and served as its first Prime Minister for
31 years, setting the record as the world's
longest-serving Prime Minister.
5. It wouldn’t have been possible without him
SINGAPORE’S FOUNDING FATHER
17. He is known to lead with an ‘iron fist’ when it
comes to decisions that affect Singapore.
18. Many opposed certain policies, but such
ruthless pragmatism was what Singapore
needed at the time.
19. “We would not have made the economic progress if we
had not intervened on very personal matters. Who your
neighbour is, how you live, the noise you make,
HOWYOUSPIT,ORWHEREYOUSPIT.
”
— 1968
21. Mr Lee is known for giving powerful,
passionate speeches, and when he
speaks, it’s difficult not to listen.
22. “Whoever governs Singapore must have that iron in him. Or give it
up. This is not a game of cards. This is your life and mine. I’ve spent
a whole lifetime building this and as long as I’m in charge,
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-1980
”NOBODYISGOINGTOKNOCKITDOWN
28. As his wife grew frail, Mr Lee
took personal care of her.
29. LKY: ‘We have been together for most of our lives. You cannot
leave me alone now. I will make your life worth living in spite of
your physical handicap.’
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She said: ‘That is a big promise.’
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He replied: HAVEIEVERLETYOUDOWN?
— After her 2nd Stroke
31. It is this never-say-die attitude that
has made Mr. Lee’s actions and
accomplishments through Singapore’s
troubled beginnings memorable
32. “Even from my sick bed, even if you
are going to lower me into the grave
and I feel something is going wrong,
”
I WILL GET UP.
— From the 1988 National Day Rally
”
35. WHAT HAVE I GIVEN UP? MY LIFE.
— The Hard Truths
“ I have no regrets. I have spent my life, so much of it, building up
this country. There’s nothing more that i need to do. At the end of
the day, what have i got? A successful Singapore.
”
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