Sen, Amartya

"Freedom is a triadic relation - freedom of agency, freedom of well-being, and freedom as a capability to achieve functionings that one values."

"Development can be seen as a process of expanding the real freedoms that people enjoy."

"The capability approach focuses on what people are able to do and be, not just what they have."

"Poverty is the deprivation of basic capabilities, not merely having inadequate income."

"Democracy is intrinsically important - it gives people the freedom to participate in decisions that affect their lives."

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."

"Human development is about enlarging people's choices and capabilities."

"We live in a world of persistent inequalities and injustices - understanding them is the first step toward change."

"The real issue of gender is not just about wages or jobs, but about agency and voice in society."

"Rationality is not just about logic - it involves valuing things that matter to us."

"Social choice requires recognizing the diversity of human values and preferences."

"We cannot understand poverty without understanding how it restricts human freedom and capability."

"Identity is not fixed - it is constructed through our choices and social relations."

"Hunger is often a social phenomenon connected to inequality, not just food availability."

"The capability to appear in public without shame is fundamental to human dignity."

"Economic growth matters, but only insofar as it expands human capabilities and freedoms."

"We must distinguish between achieved functionings and capabilities to achieve functionings."

"Justice requires not just fair rules, but ensuring people actually have the capability to pursue what they value."

"Public reasoning is essential for understanding what justice demands."

"The absence of violence is not peace - peace requires justice and respect for human dignity."

"Diversity in human values is something to celebrate, not suppress."

"Real freedom requires both the removal of constraints and the presence of capabilities."

"We should care about what people are actually able to do and become, not just their material possessions."

"The deprivation of education perpetuates cycles of poverty and inequality."

"Human beings are not isolated atoms - our lives are deeply interconnected."

"Reason is not opposed to emotion - emotions are central to rational decision-making."

"Gender equality is not a luxury for rich countries - it is essential to human development everywhere."

"The right to vote is only meaningful if people have the capabilities and information to make informed choices."

"We need to think beyond national borders when considering global justice."

"Art and culture are not decorations to life - they are essential parts of human flourishing."