Meaning of life quote from Mahathir Mohamad (Kuala Lumpur)

"A nation's true wealth lies in the education and values of its citizens."

Mahathir Mohamad, age 0 (1925 - present)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

April 14, 2026

This perspective on the meaning of life comes from Mahathir Mohamad, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. As a renowned thinker (1925 - present), their words continue to inspire people around the world.

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