Debt Quotes

Lines on borrowing, risk, and recovery.

These quotes treat debt as a serious force in both personal and national life, echoing an old warning that unchecked debt can undermine governments as surely as war. A related economic reflection appears in our Debt Ceiling quotes.


Other lines argue that budget discipline is essential to long-term financial health, while low-income households still need fair access to everyday credit. See also our Debtor and Debtors pages.