As we drive down the freeways, we see the new cars, but not the massive new-car loans that enslave their drivers to the banks.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- We see the new cars but not the huge loans that bind their owners to banks.
- In plain terms
- Big loans make drivers slaves to banks even if cars look new.
- What can you take from it?
- Debt can enslave you even when you appear successful.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What freedom have you traded for material goods?
- Is a paid-off life worth more than a new car?
Another view
Credit can also enable necessary purchases like homes or education.
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