Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

It is said that the world is in a state of bankruptcy, that the world owes the world more than the world can pay.

It is said that the world is in a state of bankruptcy, that

Summary

This quote suggests that the world is in an economic and moral crisis, where the collective debt and obligations of humanity exceed its capacity to repay. It portrays a sense of imbalance, highlighting the unsustainable nature of current global systems. The quote implies that humanity must address and rectify this crisis, acknowledging the need for change in order to restore harmony and fairness in the world.

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Debt / Borrow / Loan

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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