I made a list of people who needed just a little bit of money. And when the list was complete, there were 42 names. The total amount of money they needed was $27. I was shocked.

People should wake up in the morning and say 'I am not a job seeker, I am a job-creator.

The process of breaking down fear was always my greatest challenge and it was made easier by the careful work and gentle voices of my female workers.

What good does the theory [of economics] do if it is not working for people?

There are cultural issues everywhere - in Bangladesh, Latin America, Africa, wherever you go. But somehow when we talk about cultural differences, we magnify those differences.

Poverty is not created by poor people. It is produced by our failure to create institutions to support human capabilities.

I’m encouraging young people to become social business entrepreneurs and contribute to the world, rather than just making money. Making money is no fun. Contributing to and changing the world is a lot more fun.