Quotes about Debt
Through a tree we were made debtors to God; so through a tree we have our debt canceled.
- Irenaeus of Lyons
As soon as you can, pay your debts. As long as you can, give the benefit of the doubt. As much as you can, give thanks. He's already given us more than we deserve.
- Max Lucado
As citizens, we need to get beyond squabbling with one another about tactics. For example, instead of arguing about how fast the debt should be reduced, we should unite on the common ground that it ought to be reduced at all. As we fight over details, our children's future is worsening. It's time to focus on common ground and take swift action based on our agreement before our nation moves beyond saving.
- Ben Carson
To saddle the next generation with unimaginable debt is not only callous, it is morally reprehensible.
- Ben Carson
Forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone in debt to us. And do not bring us into temptation. Luke 11:4
- Beth Moore
Thanksgiving is recognition of a debt that cannot be paid. We express thanks, whether or not we are able otherwise to reimburse the giver.
- Billy Graham
Part of our problem with debt is that we have confused needs with wants. Yesterday's luxuries are today's necessities.
- Billy Graham
I have nothing, I owe a great deal, and the rest I leave to the poor.
- Francois Rabelais
Now, people when I say that look at me and say, 'What are you talking about, Joe? You're telling me we have to go spend money to keep from going bankrupt?'. The answer is yes, that's what I'm telling you.
- Joe Biden
An unsuffering Christ Who did not freely pay the debt of human guilt would be reduced to the level of an ethical guide;
- Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
Nature is an expert in cost-benefit analysis,' she says. 'Although she does her accounting a little differently. As for debts, she always collects in the long run...
- Margaret Atwood
In Heaven, there are no debts - all have been paid, one way or another - but in Hell there's nothing but debts, and a great deal of payment is exacted, though you can't ever get all paid up. You have to pay, and pay, and keep on paying. So Hell is like an infernal maxed-out credit card that multiplies the charges endlessly.
- Margaret Atwood