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With Usura With usura hath no man a house of good stone…

“With Usura With usura hath no man a house of good stone each block cut smooth and well fitting.” quote by Ezra Pound
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“With Usura With usura hath no man a house of good stone each block cut smooth and well fitting.”

Ezra Pound

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Wealth built on usury is unstable; true foundations require honest labor and integrity.

In simple terms: Money earned by exploitation is weak.

Key Takeaway

Seek honest work and fair exchange.

Themes

ethics economics integrity

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • building a home
  • starting a business
  • personal finance
  • community development

Key Concepts

usury social justice financial stability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you ensure your earnings are ethically sourced?
  • What practices build lasting stability?
A Different Perspective

Usury can be hidden in modern financial systems, making it hard to detect.

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