quotations about borrowing
The sin of government borrowing stems from the combination of economic inefficency and our once-every-few-years election system. The man in power is reluctant to raise taxes: a tax-hike is too obvious a sign of government incompetence and too visible an encroachment upon the taxpayer's wealth. So why not go the subtle way?
MOTTY PEREL
Smiling for Profit
It is difficult to begin without borrowing, but perhaps it is the most generous course thus to permit your fellow-men to have an interest in your enterprise.
HENRY DAVID THOREAU
Walden
Borrowing may do for once, but make it not a custom.
J. P. BISHOP
attributed, Day's Collacon
Who builds his house with other people's money is as one who gathers stones for his own sepulchre.
APOCRYPHA
Ben Sira 21:8
A borrowed horse and your own spurs make short miles.
DANISH PROVERB
Before borrowing money from a friend it's best to decide which you need most.
JOE MOORE
Have You Ever Noticed?
It is easier to refuse a friend a loan than to press him for payment.
LEWIS F. KORNS
Thoughts
No man who can borrow money easily ever wants it badly.
EVAN ESAR
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