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A small debt produces a debtor; a large one, an enemy.
A small debt produces a debtor; a large one, an enemy.
A mortgage casts a shadow on the sunniest field.
A mortgage casts a shadow on the sunniest field.
A true lover always feels in debt to the one he loves.
A true lover always feels in debt to the one he loves.
The whole of what we know is a system of compensations. Each suffering is rewarded; each sacrifice is made up; read more
The whole of what we know is a system of compensations. Each suffering is rewarded; each sacrifice is made up; every debt is paid.
Some debts are fun when you are acquiring them, but none are fun when you set about retiring them
Some debts are fun when you are acquiring them, but none are fun when you set about retiring them
Debt is the fatal disease of republics, the first thing and the mightiest to undermine governments and corrupt the people.
Debt is the fatal disease of republics, the first thing and the mightiest to undermine governments and corrupt the people.
Forgetfulness. A gift of God bestowed upon debtors in compensation for their destitution of conscience.
Forgetfulness. A gift of God bestowed upon debtors in compensation for their destitution of conscience.
Do not accustom yourself to consider debt only as an inconvenience; you will find it a calamity.
Do not accustom yourself to consider debt only as an inconvenience; you will find it a calamity.