'When we diminish others, we diminish ourselves': George Yeo's commencement speech at IESE School

This is an excerpt of former Foreign Minister George Yeo's commencement speech at IESE Business School.

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[Jwalker]

The only paper general can talk like a gentleman and have a 👍 od heart.

[Hs]

This Ret BG Very Lucky … took Loss in 2011 GE Well & Moved On …Looking Back, Since LKY’s passing, unmistakable pattern of so many LKY’s Trusted Generals either Distancing Or Declining High Office Appointments . Not even 1 dare to intervene & Rescue LKY’s Reckless Children in Lee Family Saga …Not surprised if GY’s feels his 2011 GE Loss was the proverbial Blessing in Disguise 😅

[nqswsgq]

I have heard this sentence from somewhere and absolute agree. Now, George Yeo said that too. But I often diminish bad ppl because I can't stand their behaviour. Like America. Hope they will change for the better but it is their inherent behaviour.

[ijhtlie]

When a Govt diminishes the lesser people, it diminishes itself. And the people will also diminish them

[mimiwinarto]

We seek Peace of heart and mind as it is the key to happiness.

[quad]

still yet to see our current elite ministers who can speak in depth like him .

[gheelaw]

When he is presenting or speaks in public, he is totally different from the current pool of cabinet ministers. What is the difference?

He is like LKY, they both don't refer to any or read from a written note.

[kintin]

his inspirational speech is priceless.

[forgetmyname]

When you see his live interview, his reaction and response is 2nd only to mr LKY

[theprofitablecharts]

The ending was abrupt but otherwise, love the message. When we enhance others, we enhance ourselves.

[sandichua]

I love Mr Yeo speech. You Re number one 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[kennySg]

Many wants him to join the presidential race. My view is that he has served the nation long enough. Now he should enjoy some private live. Thank you Minister yeo.

[martindawn]

Mr Yeo, who entered politics in 1988 on the PAP ticket, is seen as someone with a sharp mind. However, there have also been criticisms about some of the policies he was involved in, including the two Integrated Resorts with the casinos, and the censorship laws introduced under his watch as Minister for Communications and the Arts.
As Foreign Minister, he was at the centre of Singaporeans’ attention during the Burmese uprising in 2007 with some questioning why he did not condemn the Burmese military junta’s crackdown on its citizens and monks in the country. Controversy followed later when Singapore named an orchid after the then-Burmese Prime Minister Thein Sein, and Singapore allowing Burmese generals to receive medical treatment in Singapore.

[quad]

I suggest you stand for Presidency election

[karmadekye]

Please vote out the 2 living in Ridout road. They live in former colonial master houses and think they own SG. How many gardeners do they have to upkeep their houses that are bigger than Raffles hotel?? Someone with mental issue lives in East Coast public park and had to go to jail. Is this inclusive society??

[leenathayil]

With George Yeo's CECA, many highly educated PMETs have lost their jobs to FTs which started 20+ years ago. Hope people will not forget this historical turning of true blue born and bred Singaporeans. Many key or core industries replaced locals with FTs or FWs.

[Hs]

Definitely Better Speaker then Lawrence who at times is painfully struggling …

[marinekong]

Who was in charge when that shipyard was conducting bribes Ah?

[quekch]

What is the geopolitical effect of Malacca mega port??

[greatasia]

George, you're attacking the feudal lord LKY?
Feudal lord enjoyed making people to feel small.
Ha ha ha!