Able Quote by Lee Kuan Yew
“Of-course we did, but we didn't reply because we knew once this leaks the others will scatter, so in the few days we moved quickly before the press got hold of it. The press did get hold of it a few days later, we nabbed, we were able to get 15, the others got away.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Press briefing on security leak, Singapore, 1960s
Leaders sometimes with information to prevent wider panic, acting quickly before media spreads it.
In simple terms: Keeping secrets can protect stability in crises.
Key Takeaway
Act swiftly and control information flow.
Themes
leadership
crisis management
media control
Mood
tense
urgent
Type
political
strategic
When to use this quote
- government response
- media handling
- emergency planning
Key Concepts
strategic secrecy
information control
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance transparency and security?
- When is secrecy justified?
A Different Perspective
If secrecy backfires, trust erodes.
