In any sane society, a farmer is a billion times more important than an economist.

Needs are imposed by nature. Wants are sold by society.

In a patriarchal society, one of the most important functions of the institution of the family is to make feel like a somebody whenever he is in his own yard a man who is a nobody whenever he is in his employer’s yard.

He who fails to achieve a dream set by himself is more honorable than he who succeeds in achieving a dream set by his society.

In a materialistic society, man is likely to value the opinion of a rich man over that of a poor one; even when coming to opinions that have absolutely nothing to do with moneymaking.

Being loved is not a biological need.

A ‘normal person’ is what is left after society has squeezed out all unconventional opinions and aspirations out of a human being.