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“A debt may get mouldy, but it never decays.” quote by Chinua Achebe
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“A debt may get mouldy, but it never decays.”

Chinua Achebe

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.

Key Takeaway

Address obligations promptly.

Themes

finance obligation longevity

Mood

serious reflective

Type

cautionary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal loans
  • government debt
  • business credit

Key Concepts

debt management ethical responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What debts are you ignoring?
  • How can you resolve lingering obligations?
A Different Perspective

Legal systems may forgive or restructure old debts, altering the principle.

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