W. Arthur Lewis Quotes

United Kingdom, Economist
January 23, 1915 – June, 15, 1991.

Sir William Arthur Lewis (23 January 1915 – 15 June 1991) was a Saint Lucian economist well known for his contributions in the field of economic development. In 1979 he won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences.

Collective judgment of new ideas is so often wrong that it is arguable that progress depends on individuals being free to back their own judgment despite collective disapproval.

W. Arthur Lewis
- Free
- Progress
The difference between a drunk and a alcoholic is that a drunk doesn't have to attend all those meetings.

W. Arthur Lewis
- Drunk