Amartya Sen Quotes

A society can be Pareto optimal and still perfectly disgusting.

The notion of human right builds on our shared humanity. These rights are not derived from the citizenship of any country, or the membership of any nation, but are presumed to be claims or entitlements of every human being. They differ, therefore, from constitutionally created rights guaranteed for specific people.

Violence is fomented by the imposition of singular and belligerent identities on gullible people, championed by proficient artisans of terror.