​​A government's obligation is to the present. But a governmen | Singapore Matters

​​A government's obligation is to the present. But a government's deepest obligation is to the future.

Why did Mr Lee Kuan Yew say that? Because that is the only way to ensure an enduring future. If there is no enduring future, YOUR future will also not endure.

You cannot build a nation with an attitude that says 'let the future generations take care of themselves'.

Nation building is about building a Singapore that endures for many generations to come.

Every decision made today has an impact on the future.

This is why one should not adopt a cavalier attitude towards the need to save for the future.