Top 8 Quotes & Sayings by Goh Chok Tong

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a Chinese statesman Goh Chok Tong.

Last updated on December 21, 2024.

Goh Chok Tong is a Singaporean retired politician who served as the second prime minister of Singapore between 1990 and 2004. Prior to his appointment as prime minister, Goh served as the country's deputy prime minister between 1985 and 1990. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for 44 years, representing Marine Parade SMC for 12 years and Marine Parade GRC for the next 32 years.

Chinese - Statesman | Born: May 20, 1941

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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.

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.

Goh Chok Tong

I wanted to become a writer. I enjoyed reading as a child.

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.

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.

Goh Chok Tong

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.

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.

Goh Chok Tong

Retrenchment is good for singapore. If there is no retrenchments, then I worry.

Goh Chok Tong

Top 8 Quotes & Sayings by Goh Chok Tong

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