Famous Proverbs
5 Proverbs about Usury
1. Folks say there is a lack of four sorts of people on earth: of priests, else one would not have six or seven benefices; of gentleman, else every boor would not want to be a squire; of whores, else married women and nuns would not carry on the trade; of Jews, else Christians would not practise usury.
2. That usury is a sin some hold, but take for granted they've no gold.
3. He that gives to a grateful man puts out to usury.
4. Completing a transaction with money borrowed at usury is a bad purchase.
5. Earnings from usury don't last long.
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