Quote by Earl Wilson

Modern man drives a mortgaged car over a bond-financed highway on credit-card gas.

Modern man drives a mortgaged car over a bond-financed highw

Summary

This quote highlights the idea of how modern society is driven by debt and consumption. "Modern man" refers to the contemporary individual who heavily relies on borrowed money and credit to sustain their lifestyle. The "mortgaged car" symbolizes the purchase of goods using loans, while the "bond-financed highway" represents the infrastructure that is built and maintained through government borrowing. Additionally, the mention of "credit-card gas" implies the use of credit cards for fuel, indicating the reliance on borrowed funds for basic necessities. Overall, the quote emphasizes the prevalent role of debt and credit in defining the consumer-driven culture of today's society.

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Debt / Borrow / Loan

By Earl Wilson

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