We Called Them Blessings

Some thoughts on privilege

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The word ‘privilege’ that has become popular in debates and discussions worldwide, reminded me of an old quote.

“The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings.”

This quote by Eric Hoffer appears in my autograph book, a relic from my school days in Mumbai. Amidst pages filled with colorful…