The whole of what we know is a system of compensations. Each suffering is rewarded; each sacrifice is made up; read more

The whole of what we know is a system of compensations. Each suffering is rewarded; each sacrifice is made up; every debt is paid.

And to preserve their independence, we must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt. We must make our read more

And to preserve their independence, we must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt. We must make our election between economy and liberty, or profusion and servitude.

Debt is the worst poverty.

Debt is the worst poverty.

Some debts are fun when you are acquiring them, but none are fun when you set about retiring them

Some debts are fun when you are acquiring them, but none are fun when you set about retiring them

Our national debt, after all, is an internal debt, owed not only by the nation but to the nation. If read more

Our national debt, after all, is an internal debt, owed not only by the nation but to the nation. If our children have to pay the interest they will pay that interest to themselves.

Rather go to bed supperless than rise in debt.

Rather go to bed supperless than rise in debt.

A habit of debt is very injurious to the memory.

A habit of debt is very injurious to the memory.

Credit buying is much like being drunk. The buzz happens immediately, and it gives you a lift. The hangover comes read more

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

Debt is a prolific mother of folly and of crime.

Debt is a prolific mother of folly and of crime.