W. Arthur Lewis Professions : Economist Born : January 23, 1915 Died : June 15, 1991 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by W. Arthur Lewis 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 being-free progress ideas The difference between a drunk and a alcoholic is that a drunk doesn't have to attend all those meetings. W. Arthur Lewis drunk differences beer Similar Authors Bryan Caplan economist Burton Malkiel economist Bruno Frey economist Brian Wesbury economist Branko Milanovic economist Andrew Samwick economist All Authors