I am not sure just what the unpardonable sin is, but I believe it is a disposition to evade the payment of small bills. [Pg. 146.]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author believes the unpardonable sin is avoiding payment of small bills.
- In plain terms
- Not paying small debts is a serious moral failing.
- What can you take from it?
- Pay your bills, no matter how small.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is debt avoidance a sin?
- How do you judge integrity?
Another view
This seems exaggerated for unpaid amounts.
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