Esther Duflo

"The poor are the experts on their own development."

"We should celebrate progress, no matter how small."

"Development requires both heart and mind."

"The poor deserve our serious attention and effort."

"We must adapt our strategies based on evidence."

"The poor are not defined by their poverty."

"Research is a conversation, not a monologue."

"We should invest in people, not just programs."

"The poor can teach us about resilience."

"We must challenge our own biases and assumptions."

"Evidence shows that the poor respond to incentives like anyone else."

"Development is a marathon, not a sprint."

"The poor deserve hope and opportunity."

"We should measure what the poor value most."

"Change requires both individual and systemic effort."

"The poor are full of untapped potential."

"We must listen more than we speak."

"Evidence can illuminate pathways out of poverty."

"The poor deserve to be treated as equals."

"We should build on what already works."

"The poor have much to teach us about innovation."

"We must be persistent in our efforts for change."

"Evidence-based compassion is most effective."

"The poor deserve our respect and support."

"We should celebrate the courage of those fighting poverty."

"The poor are resilient and adaptable."

"We must ground our work in reality, not assumptions."

"The poor deserve access to information and knowledge."

"We should invest in understanding before intervening."

"The poor can achieve great things given the chance."