Quote by Victor Hugo

A creditor is worse than a slave-owner; for the master owns only your person, but a creditor owns your dignity, and can command it.

A creditor is worse than a slave-owner; for the master owns

Summary

This quote emphasizes the power and control that creditors hold over individuals in financial debt. It suggests that the oppressive nature of being indebted to someone is even more demeaning and degrading than being a slave. While a slave-owner only claims ownership of a person's physical being, a creditor exercises authority over an individual's sense of self-worth and honor. The quote highlights the profound impact that economic dependencies have on one's autonomy and integrity, drawing attention to the vulnerability and loss of dignity experienced under the weight of debt.

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Debt / Borrow / Loan

By Victor Hugo

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