It is said that the world is in a state of bankruptcy
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It is said that the world is in a state of bankruptcy,
that the world owes the world more than the world can pay.
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Meaning
This quote satirizes global debt and dependence by imagining the world owing more to itself than it can ever repay.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American essayist, philosopher, and poet, known for his work on transcendentalism and individualism. His quotes often reflect self-reliance, wisdom, and introspection. Emerson inspires writers, thinkers, and students to embrace personal growth, independent thought, and the philosophical exploration of life and nature.
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