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In detail, what does this quote mean?

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Neither a borrower nor a lender be; For loan oft loses both itself and friend, and borrowing dulls the edge of husbandry.

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  1. To me we should not lend money to anyone because you more than likely invite resentment, rancor and conflict from the person(s) you made the loan to when payment is due.

    One should not borrow either because you will be hampered in preserving and managing your resources plus your ability to make it on your own will impede your self-determination.


  2. It basically means : don't lend or borrow money from a friend. If you do, you may lose your friendship.

    These articles talk about the quote:

    http://www.infoplease.com/askeds/said-ne...

    http://www.articlesbase.com/economics-ar...

    http://www.247articledirectory.com/Artic...

    http://www.tqnyc.org/NYC051339/hamletact...

  3. I live by this rule.

    I dont borrow money.

    I dont lend money.  

    I will give a person money, but not lend it.

    A unpaid loan puts a blemish on the friendship.  

    Husbandry( in this case) mean economy.  So borrowing money isnt good for your personal economy. Youre living outside of your means.

  4. It means that you should not borrow money from people because that is not the way to be a gentleman, like... it's not good manners. And you shouldnt loan people money because then if they dont pay you back, it ruins the friendship.

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