Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Let us live in as small a circle as we will, we are either debtors or creditors before we have had time to look round.

Let us live in as small a circle as we will, we are either d

Summary

This quote suggests that regardless of how limited our scope is, whether it be our social circle or lifestyle, we are bound by a sense of indebtedness or obligation to others. It implies that relationships and interactions result in a reciprocal give and take, exemplifying the concept of being either in debt or having people indebted to us, even without consciously realizing it. Essentially, it highlights how interconnected and interdependent human beings are, making it impossible to live completely isolated from the exchange of favors or obligations.

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By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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