Meaning of life quote from Lee Kuan Yew (Singapore)

"You don't start with ideology, you start with reality."

Lee Kuan Yew, age 0 (1923 - 2015)

Singapore

April 14, 2026

This perspective on the meaning of life comes from Lee Kuan Yew, based in Singapore. As a renowned thinker (1923 - 2015), their words continue to inspire people around the world.

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