Esther Duflo

"We should invest in what works, not what feels good."

"Poverty has multiple causes and requires multiple solutions."

"The poor deserve access to the best ideas and tools."

"Change happens when we combine empathy with evidence."

"We must be willing to be surprised by the data."

"Development is not charity; it is mutual understanding."

"The poor's decisions make sense in their context."

"We should celebrate small victories on the path to progress."

"Measurement is not about judgment; it is about learning."

"The poor need opportunity, not pity."

"Innovation in development requires crossing disciplines."

"We are all interconnected in the global economy."

"The poor are not homogeneous; they have diverse needs."

"Evidence-based policy can transform lives."

"We must challenge the narratives that perpetuate poverty."

"Patience is essential in development work."

"The poor deserve dignity and respect."

"What works in one context may not work in another."

"We should listen to local voices in development."

"Small acts of kindness can inspire larger changes."

"The poor are agents of their own change."

"Research should serve the people being studied."

"We must measure impact honestly and transparently."

"Poverty reduction requires sustained commitment."

"The poor have wisdom we can learn from."

"We should invest in understanding, not just intervention."

"Change is possible when we work together."

"The poor deserve access to quality services."

"We must be humble in the face of complexity."

"Evidence can free us from false beliefs about poverty."