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Economics Quote by Gulzar

“A vendor selling coconuts on the road is a philosopher.…” quote by Gulzar — Download Open image

“A vendor selling coconuts on the road is a philosopher. He will have ideas on politics, economics, history, sports. This has saved India. The fact that the common Indian is a thinker is vital.”

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