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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Do Not Borrow
Plutarch, That We Ought Not to Borrow 6 (Moralia 829F; tr. Harold North Fowler):
Have you
money?
Do not borrow, for you are not in need.
Have you no money?
Do not borrow, for you will
not be able to pay.