Certain Quote by Peter L. Berger

“Of all the attempts to propel Singapore faster along the path of political liberalisation, few have backfired as badly as the West's push for…

— Cherian George

“Singapore's tragedy is not the absence of idealism, but that it systematically rewards the individualistic majority and discourages the socially-conscious minority. This is at…

— Cherian George

The political outcome that is desired is one which makes any government sensitive to the pulse of the people and their welfare, allowing any…

— Pritam Singh

Our long-term dream is for Singapore to have a healthy democracy where there are two or three parties who could form a competent and…

— Pritam Singh

For Singapore, its test for its own democracy must be whether it fit and serve the interests of its people and conditions, and not…

— Goh Chok Tong

“We are told that the main risk factors threatening Singapore's peace and prosperity are, first, our own unreliability as citizens (we may succumb to…

— Cherian George

In the next decade, we need to think and act like revolutionaries. We have to innovate, not merely imitate. We will succeed not be…

— Goh Chok Tong

“We are told that the main risk factors threatening Singapore's peace and prosperity are, first, our own unreliability as citizens (we may succumb to…

— Cherian George

Indeed, many Singaporeans hope the opposition can unite and coordinate their efforts so as to become a more relevant political force.

— Pritam Singh

I'm quite encouraged by the finding that voters do value checks and balances and accountability. I think it's very heartening. And it has been…

— Sylvia Lim

If you say simply that pressures toward democracy are created by the market, I would say yes

— Peter L. Berger

If I were in authority in Singapore indefinitely without having to ask those who are governed whether they like what is being done, then…

— Lee Kuan Yew