Benjamin Franklin, (1706-1790) US Founding Father Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Benjamin Franklin Quote “When you run in debt; you give to another power over your liberty.”Benjamin Franklin ~ Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) US Founding Father Debt , Economics , Power Ratings and Comments Reply L. Hanson, Edmonton, Canada 6/27/13 In Canada we have laws that prevents the raping of the constituants by the banks; and that's why we've had zero monitary cricercies since Canada became a nation. 2 Reply Mike, Norwalk 6/27/13 Absolutely ! Debt (funny money, bonds, funding theistic socialism, etc.), just another tool to snuff-out the light of liberty that once used to shine. Reply Mary - MI 6/27/13 3 Reply E Archer, NYC 6/28/13 The borrower serves the lender. And what if the lender merely has lent you nothing but your own word? Trying to cheat Nature has consequences. 1 Reply cal, lewisville, tx 6/28/13 China will rule us soon 1 Reply Robert, Somewher in the USA 1/30/18 Yes, who has the US given power of attorney - I think the Rothschild empire. So, it's, yes sir three bags full... The US has gone down a very sticky road and with each day the fly paper grows stronger.. Reply jim k, Austin 1/30/18 3 Reply David, Mannington 1/30/18 He was just paraphrasing the Book of Proverbs 22:7 - The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender. (NIV) Reply Ronw13, ID 12/20/22 Reply Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown 12/20/22 US national debt clock indicates 31 trillion 445 billion and many millions more of dollars. December 20, 2022. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Benjamin Franklin quote is found in these categories: Debt quotes Economics quotes Power quotes About Benjamin Franklin Bio of Benjamin Franklin Quotations by Benjamin Franklin Books by/about Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin videos Benjamin Franklin on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Benjamin Franklin