Mahathir Mohamad Quotes
born 1925
Also known as: Mahathir bin Mohamad, Mahathir bin Mohamed
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A government that is clean, efficient and trustworthy will speed up development and enable Malaysians to live a better life.
The world has suffered enough from this depression. We need action now.
Integrity is the hallmark of corporate success. Without it, whatever initiative you have or progress you make will become meaningless.
Some people think we are being quixotic. That is left to be seen.
The two superpowers and the world cannot afford an escalation in nuclear rearmament. The discussions must go on no matter how difficult.
Diplomacy is not possible now. Long before an envoy arrives to convey a message, the contents are already splashed in half the world’s newspapers.
The world is going through a very difficult period. The whole banking system is now being questioned and with it the financing of international trade and investments.
Might is now the only thing that is right. Weak countries like Afghanistan, Kampuchea and Lebanon are trodden over by the boots of invading armies as the rest of the world stood by.
Basically International Security is a human relations problem. It is a problem of how to get along with the other fellow — a fellow whom you cannot bully into accepting you on your terms.
What we do within our own country is contributory and complementary towards each other's progress.
Dadah is one enemy that we cannot say, "If we cannot fight its abuse, we can join in the abuse."
Your Excellency's visit is an important milestone in the development of our bilateral relations.
In a multiracial society, we must stop making accusations and instead strengthen inter-racial relations.
We have made it clear that we cannot accept military intervention as a means of settling a zonal problem.
We must face a future where we must stand on our own feet without the benefit of help from other sources.
Let us put our heads together to evolve ways and means to develop the tourist industry in the ASEAN region.
The five countries of ASEAN are ethnically similar, but historically and politically diverse.
In industrial complementation, perhaps the private sector should play a more vigorous role.
Let us sacrifice for our religion and our nation, as this will bring lasting benefits.
We must sensitise ourselves to the cries of agony of the women and children of Afghanistan, Kampuchea and Lebanon.