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Jigme Singye Wangchuck
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“...as far as you, my people, are concerned, you should not adopt the attitude that whatever is required to be done for your welfare will be done entirely by the government. On the contrary, a little effort on your part will be much more effective than a great deal of effort on the part of the government...”
Jigme Singye Wangchuck (born 1955) first seen 1974 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Address to the people of the Bhutan on the coronation day, 2 June 1974, quoted in The Talking Mountains (26 Oct 2015)
“...children are our treasures. They hold the promise of the future and therefore, it is only right that they should be given every opportunity to develop their physical, mental and spiritual potential to the fullest extent in an environment free of want and free of fear...”
Jigme Singye Wangchuck (born 1955) first seen 1979 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Message during the international year of the child, 28 July 1979, quoted in The Talking Mountains (26 Oct 2015)
“Gross National Happiness is more important than Gross National Product.”
Jigme Singye Wangchuck (born 1955) first seen 2012 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted in story of a king, a poor country, and a rich idea. Business Bhutan, Tashi Dorji (15 June 2012).
“We are convinced that we must aim for contentment and happiness. Whether we take five years or 10 to raise the per capita income and increase prosperity is not going to guarantee that happiness, which includes political stability, social harmony, and the Bhutanese culture and way of life.”
Jigme Singye Wangchuck (born 1955) first seen 1987 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted in The Modern Path to Enlightenment, by John Elliott of the Financial Times of London (2 May 1987,