The moment a country stops
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The moment a country stops improving,
it begins to decline.
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Meaning
This quote means progress requires continuous effort; standing still leads to deterioration.
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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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