79 Quotes by Tan Cheng Bock

Never expect the votes to come.

I believe in giving everybody a chance to join our party. Over time, we realized that some joined expecting what the party can do for them... We want the people, when they come and join the PSP, to do something for the country and not for themselves.

I began my career as a medical doctor in Ama Keng, a poor village in Lim Chu Kang. The people I cared for were ordinary Singaporeans. They were simple people who despite their hard work, had barely enough for themselves.

If those people who come in to join the PSP, hoping to extract something from the party for themselves, I think even if they leave, I will not feel sorry.

I want to work closely with the government but it doesn't mean I become so weak and just toe the government line.

We should not live in fear, we should all enjoy being able to express our views freely and openly, challenge each other on issues.

Simple people can bring very good knowledge to Parliament because they know the ground.

I feel that it is a social responsibility for us who are better educated to give back some to the society in whatever service we can help.

I never forget a friend.