“ Politicians would only move beyond gestures once there was a critical mass of informed citizens. Paul Collier
“ Without an informed electorate, politicians will continue to use the bottom billion merely for photo opportunities, rather than promoting real transformation. Paul Collier
“ Rebels usually have something to complain about, and if they don't they make it up. All too often the really disadvantaged are in no position to rebel; they just suffer quietly. Paul Collier
“ Launching a turnaround takes courage. I cannot measure that and so it is not going to be included in my analysis, but behind the moments of change there are always a few people within these societies… Paul Collier
“ Suppose a country starts its independence with the three economic characteristics that globally make a country prone to civil war: low income, slow growth, and dependence upon primary commodity export… Paul Collier
“ Persuading everyone to behave decently to each other because the society is so fragile is a worthy goal, but it may be more straightforward just to make the societies less fragile, which means develop… Paul Collier
