But the idea that I should be a teacher and a researcher of some sort did not vary over the years.
Meaning of the quote
Amartya Sen's quote suggests that throughout his life, he always knew he wanted to be both a teacher and a researcher. His desire to do these two things together never changed, even as he grew older and his career progressed. He was certain that this was the path he wanted to follow, and he remained committed to it over the years.
About Amartya Sen
Amartya Sen is an eminent Indian economist and philosopher who has made significant contributions to welfare economics, social choice theory, and development economics. He has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences and India’s highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna.
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