Once emotions are set in motion, and men pitted against men along these unspoken lines, you will have the kind of warfare that will split the nation … - Lee Kuan Yew

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Once emotions are set in motion, and men pitted against men along these unspoken lines, you will have the kind of warfare that will split the nation from top to bottom and undo Malaysia. Everybody knows it. I don't have to say it. It is the unspoken word!

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About Lee Kuan Yew

Lee Kuan Yew (16 September 1923 – 23 March 2015) was a Singaporean politician. He was the Secretary-general of the People's Action Party (1954–1992) and Singapore Prime Minister (1959–1990), Senior Minister (1990–2004), Minister Mentor (2004–2011).

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Alternative Names: LKY Harry Lee MM Lee Li Guangyao
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