Quotes on Debt – Part 1

 

 

The only man who sticks closer to you in adversity than a friend is a creditor.  ~Author Unknown

Who goeth a borrowing, Goeth a sorrowing.
~Thomas Tusser

Before borrowing money from a friend, decide which you need most. 

~American Proverb

In God we trust; all others must pay cash. 

~American Saying

Creditors have better memories than debtors. 

~Benjamin Franklin

Another way to solve the traffic problems of this country is to pass a law that only paid-for cars be allowed to use the highways. 

~Will Rogers

Debt is the worst poverty. 

~Thomas Fuller, Gnomologia, 1732

There are plenty of ways to get ahead.  The first is so basic I’m almost embarrassed to say it:  spend less than you earn. 

~Paul Clitheroe

Christmas is the season when you buy this year’s gifts with next year’s money.  ~Author Unknown

When a man is in love or in debt, someone else has the advantage. 

~Bill Balance

Credit buying is much like being drunk.  The buzz happens immediately and gives you a lift…. The hangover comes the day after. 

~Joyce Brothers

 Oh, for the good old days when people would stop Christmas shopping when they ran out of money. 

~Author Unknown

 

 

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