There is a third silent party to all our bargains. The…
“There is a third silent party to all our bargains. The nature and soul of things takes on itself the guaranty of the fulfillment of every contract, so that honest service cannot come to loss. If you serve an ungrateful master, serve him the more. Put God in your debt. Every stroke shall be repaid. The longer the payment is withholden, the better for you; for compound interest on compound interest is the rate and usage of this exchequer.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Honest service is guaranteed by a higher moral order; ungrateful masters repay with compounded returns.
In simple terms: Moral service yields hidden rewards.
Key Takeaway
Serve honestly.
Themes
service
morality
karma
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- business
- volunteering
- personal integrity
Key Concepts
ethics
spirituality
economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay honest without immediate reward?
- What is your personal moral guarantor?
A Different Perspective
Rewards may be delayed or unseen.