Human beings, regrettably, are inherently
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Human beings, regrettably,
are inherently unequal.
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Meaning
This quote means differences in ability and circumstance are real; systems should account for them rather than pretend they don’t exist.
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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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