Money was intended to be used in exchange, but not to increase at interest. And this term interest, which means the birth of money from money, is applied to the breeding of money because the offspring resembles the parent. Wherefore of all modes of getting wealth this is the most unnatural.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Money should be used for exchange, not to generate more money through interest, which is seen as unnatural because money does not naturally reproduce.
- In plain terms
- Use money to trade, not to breed more money.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid making money from money.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is interest inherently unnatural?
- How should wealth grow?
Another view
Modern economies rely heavily on interest and capital growth.
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