Business Quote by Chinua Achebe
“A debt may get mouldy, but it never decays.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Things Fall Apart, 1958
Debts may become stale, but they never disappear.
In simple terms: Debts linger forever, even if they age.
Address obligations promptly.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal loans
- government debt
- business credit
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What debts are you ignoring?
- How can you resolve lingering obligations?
Legal systems may forgive or restructure old debts, altering the principle.