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“Ill husbandry lieth In prison for debt: Good husbandry spieth Where profit get.” quote by Thomas Tusser
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“Ill husbandry lieth In prison for debt: Good husbandry spieth Where profit get.”

Thomas Tusser

About This Quote

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

Mismanagement leads to imprisonment for debt, while good management yields profit.

In simple terms: Bad management leads to debt; good management brings profit.

Key Takeaway

Practice wise management to avoid debt.

Themes

economics ethics responsibility financial literacy

Mood

cautionary educational

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • business
  • agriculture
  • personal finance
  • government policy

Key Concepts

stewardship risk management profitability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you improve your financial stewardship?
  • What practices ensure sustainable profit?
A Different Perspective

Historical language may be obscure.

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