Agree Quote by Hannah Whitall Smith
“Sarah, I want to ask thee a solemn question. Did thee ever one single time have thy Bank book balance and thy own check book balance agree exactly? Do not tell, but I never did. Hannah Whitall Smith, Sarah, I want to ask thee a solemn question. Did thee ever one single time have thy Bank book balance and thy own check book balance agree exactly? Do not tell, but I never did.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Financial Integrity, 1905
The speaker asks if anyone has ever had perfectly matching bank and check balances, implying such exactness is rare.
In simple terms: Exact bank balances are rare.
Accept minor financial mismatches.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Budgeting
- reconciling accounts
- financial planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle financial discrepancies?
- Is perfection necessary in money matters?
Exactness is unrealistic.