Beggar Quote by Muhammad Yunus
“I will not spend the money for myself. I will rather spend it in special business on a no-profit-no-loss policy. We will also establish an eye hospital where even beggars will be given treatment at the cost of Taka 10-20.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nobel Lecture, Muhammad Yunus, 2006
Advocates using microfinance and low‑cost healthcare to serve the poorest without profit motives.
In simple terms: Help the poor through affordable services.
Key Takeaway
Provide essential care cheaply.
Themes
philanthropy
social entrepreneurship
healthcare
Mood
compassionate
pragmatic
Type
inspirational
ethical
When to use this quote
- rural clinics
- low‑income patients
- community health initiatives
Key Concepts
microfinance
no‑profit model
affordable treatment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we scale low‑cost care?
- What incentives motivate donors?
A Different Perspective
Sustaining such programs may need external funding.
