Debt is the prolific mother of folly and of crime.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Owing money leads to poor decisions and illegal activities.
- In plain terms
- Debt causes bad behavior and crime.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid debt to stay ethical.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does debt affect your choices?
Another view
Debt can also be a useful tool for growth.
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