we lent to poor women, the more I realized that credit given to a woman brings about change faster than when given to a man. - Muhammad Yunus

Indeed, just that year we had actually rejected a $200-million low-interest loan from the World Bank. I also told Conable, who was bragging about employing the best minds in the world, that hiring smart economists does not necessarily translate into policies and programs that benefit the poor. I

Human beings are extremely creative and resilient, especially when they are operating within an institutional framework that encourages and supports their actions.

You cannot change the world in a day...if you want to change, start from your village.