A creditor is worst than a master; for a master owns only your physical presence, whereas a creditor owns your dignity and may affront it. (Victor Hugo)

A creditor is worst than a master; for a master owns only your physical presence, whereas a creditor owns your dignity and may affront it.

Victor Hugo

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