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“It is not the practice, now will I allow subversives to get away by insisting that I’ve got to prove everything against them in a court of law or [produce] evidence that will stand up to the strict rules of evidence of a court of law.” quote by Lee Kuan Yew
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“It is not the practice, now will I allow subversives to get away by insisting that I’ve got to prove everything against them in a court of law or [produce] evidence that will stand up to the strict rules of evidence of a court of law.”

Lee Kuan Yew

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Legal proof must meet strict evidence standards; personal belief cannot replace it.

In simple terms: Court evidence must be rigorous.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize factual proof over opinion.

Themes

law evidence justice policy skepticism

Mood

formal analytical

Type

political legal

When to use this quote

  • court trials
  • policy drafting
  • public debate

Key Concepts

legal standards burden of proof judicial process

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we balance evidence with moral urgency?
  • When is anecdotal evidence insufficient?
A Different Perspective

May ignore informal truth‑seeking.

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