Quote by Amartya Sen

When the Nobel award came my way, it also gave me an opportunity to do something immediate and practical about my old obsessions, including literacy, basic health care and gender equity, aimed specifically at India and Bangladesh.

When the Nobel award came my way, it also gave me an opportu

Summary

This quote reflects the author's reaction to receiving the Nobel award, which they see as a means to address their persistent concerns. The author mentions their "old obsessions," referring to issues they have long been passionate about, such as literacy, basic health care, and gender equity. They express their intention to use this opportunity to take immediate and practical actions towards initiating positive change in India and Bangladesh, suggesting a focused commitment to addressing these issues in the specific context of these countries.

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