Agriculture Quote by Will Rogers
“Every time somebody has thought of relief for the farmer it has been to make it so he could borrow more money. What he needs is some way to pay back. Not some way to borrow more.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, 1930s, USA
The solution offered to farmers focuses on increasing debt rather than providing means to repay it.
In simple terms: Farmers are given more loans instead of repayment options.
Key Takeaway
Provide repayment solutions, not more credit.
Themes
economics
agriculture
debt
policy
social justice
Mood
concerned
critical
Type
policy
economic
social
When to use this quote
- government policy
- banking reforms
- agricultural subsidies
- community lending programs
Key Concepts
credit cycles
financial sustainability
rural development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can financial systems support farmers in repaying existing debt?
- What alternatives to borrowing could sustain agricultural livelihoods?
A Different Perspective
Increasing credit without repayment paths can worsen financial instability.
