A country is not a
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A country is not a rock.
It is the people who make a country.
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Meaning
This quote means a nationโs character comes from its people and their choices, not from geography or a fixed structure.
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Lee Kuan Yew
Lee Kuan Yew, the founding Prime Minister of Singapore and one of the most influential political leaders in modern Asian history. His words often reflect themes of leadership, discipline, governance, and economic development.
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