Goh Chok Tong quotes

Goh Chok Tong is a Singaporean statesman who served as the country’s second Prime Minister. Known for furthering Singapore's economic development and global standing, he emphasized consensus-building and inclusivity in politics. He continues to be respected as a senior political figure and advisor in Singapore. Here are 4 of his quotes:

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

My mission is clear: to ensure that Singapore thrives and grows after Mr. Lee Kuan Yew; to find a new group of men and women to help me carry on where he and his colleagues left off; and to build a nation of character and grace where people can live lives of dignity and fulfillment, and care for one another.

Goh Chok Tong