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Creditors Quote by Thomas Otway

“Home I would go But that my doors are hateful to my eyes, Fill'd and damm'd up with gaping creditors, Watchful as fowlers when their game will spring.” quote by Thomas Otway
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“Home I would go But that my doors are hateful to my eyes, Fill'd and damm'd up with gaping creditors, Watchful as fowlers when their game will spring.”

Thomas Otway

About This Quote

Source Play: The Orphan, 1680

Describes a home that feels oppressive, with debt and looming threats.

In simple terms: Home feels hostile due to debt and danger.

Key Takeaway

Address financial stress to restore safety.

Themes

poverty psychology threat

Mood

somber anxious

Type

dramatic tragic

When to use this quote

  • personal finance
  • mental health counseling
  • legal aid

Key Concepts

debt alienation survival

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does debt affect one's sense of home?
  • What steps can alleviate such pressure?
A Different Perspective

May exaggerate for dramatic effect.

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