Some People Claim That Borrowing and Lending Goods and Money is Always Unwise
by To avoid all these problems associated with borrowing and lending, it is best not to associate yourself with these actions to begin with. When Shakespeare wrote “neither a borrower nor a lender be”, he was probably very much aware of this not-too-pleasant transaction. Life is definitely more pleasant without being a borrower or lender.
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Some People Claim that Borrowing and Lending Goods and Money are always Unwise
My grandfather used to tell me; never forget to repay a debt, but if you ever lend anything to anyone prepare not to be repaid. These are words that have guided me in life so far and I must say they are the wisest I have ever heard. Let me elaborate.
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Lending Things
On lending things, I remember once I lent a set of favorite records to a friend who was holding a birthday party. Naturally I was one of the guests. After a lovely evening at the party, I asked my friend for my records. He said it was a bit late in the night to sort out my records from the others that he had borrowed. He assured me that he will do so first thing in the morning. Well, the morning came and went without any sign of him. So were the subsequent mornings and afternoons. He was not to be seen. When I finally managed to catch him in his house he said he still had not sorted out the records. This time he pleaded for a week. I gave him a week.
After a mouth or so of non-communication, I contacted him again and this time he gave me a pile of records which were definitely not mine. I should know, for all my records bore my name. When I protested, he actually got angry. I knew that it was now impossible to get my records back. I suspected he wanted to keep them for himself, or for his cronies. So I dropped the pile of junk records on his feet and that was end of our friendship.
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Post CommentUnofre Pili
On March 25, 2009 at 8:48 am
Thanks for the wisdom friend Mr. Ghaz; this will bear strong influence on me, forever.
Christine Ramsay
On March 25, 2009 at 9:04 am
I agree with you and though I have borrowed occasionally I always make a point of returning those things as I hate not getting my things back when someone has borrowed them from me. An interesting and well written article.
Christine
The Good Vibes Girl
On March 25, 2009 at 9:16 am
Great article, and yes the subject is very much a double edged sword. It can be tricky if a good friend asks to borrow from you. I guess for me if it is something I can spare I give unconditionally, that way if it is returned to me it’s a bonus, if not, no hard feelings
Darla Cooke
On March 25, 2009 at 10:18 am
I don’t like to borrow anything unless it’s absolutely necessary and I hardly ever lend anything to anyone.
Paula Andrea
On March 25, 2009 at 11:53 am
Well delievered and received article. The pictures were vividly stimulating, as well. The points you made revealed ancient relevant truths.
Jo Oliver
On March 25, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Your grandfather was very wise, my elders also gave me the same advice. A+ article.
Kate Smedley
On March 25, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Very wise words and great photos as with all of your work.
rutherfranc
On March 25, 2009 at 4:11 pm
I follow that claim as much as possible, I keep myself from borrowing and lending..
Radhika
On March 25, 2009 at 4:34 pm
I do lend money to people but they hardly return it back,sometimes its friends so you cant ask them even….I totally agree with you these things do happen
Ruby Hawk
On March 25, 2009 at 7:32 pm
I was given the same advise as you. Never borrow and if you make a loan don’t expect to get it back. I have always followed that advise.
Betty Carew
On March 25, 2009 at 8:34 pm
Very wise words Mr Ghaz
Elizabeth Abbott
On March 25, 2009 at 10:04 pm
This is very informative. Thank yuo. Very well composed.
monica55
On March 25, 2009 at 10:22 pm
These are very wise words. Never a borrower nor a lender be…Who said the words?
Monica
C. S. Robins
On March 25, 2009 at 11:52 pm
That sis true, The borrower is teh lenders slave. Still, in some aspects in today’s culture it is ok I think in certain circumstances like students loans and mortgages.
Kimberly Moore
On March 26, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Friends that treat one another as a two way street I do have:)
Mrs M
On March 26, 2009 at 4:47 pm
I am extremely picky about who I let borrow anything. I refuse to ever ask anyone for anything. If I can’t get it myself then I don’t need it.
PR Mace
On March 27, 2009 at 11:59 am
A well written wise article.
Moses Ingram
On March 27, 2009 at 12:04 pm
I have not known wiser words than those of your grandfather. It is not good to lend to a friend, unless you want to lose that friend. We should always pays our debts because we have to live with ourselves. Thank you for this reminder.
chigozie
On April 1, 2009 at 8:39 pm
never borrow a dime cos making money is easy,fast and ok
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Phill Senters
On May 7, 2009 at 6:45 pm
As always, a great article and the best advice.
California Dreamer
On July 1, 2009 at 7:02 pm
very good article. I tend not to borrow, unless I have NO other choice, but return whatever it was ASAP. I have found others do not give me the same respect, two times now, same person, loaned to help them out, and been over year and still waiting for even a penny in return
, maybe he should read your article…
new Orleans Home Mortgage
On September 13, 2009 at 5:50 pm
Food for thought. Always need a touch stone to get back to what is important