I’m willing to take the blame if the strip goes down the drain, and I want the credit if it succeeds. So long as it has my name on it, I want it to be mine.
BILL WATTERSON
BILL WATTERSON
Bill Watterson on credit
Bill Watterson140 quotes“I’m willing to take the blame if the strip goes down the drain, and I want the credit if it succeeds. So long as it has my name on it, I want it to be mine.”
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We wouldn’t be able to buy things online, because your credit cards – they’ve probably been ripped off anyway, but they would be ripped off left and right every day if there wasn’t encryption.
Tim CookTim Cook Fortune favors the brave; and the world certainly gives the most credit to those who are able to give an unlimited credit to themselves.
Anthony TrollopeAnthony Trollope There is no means of avoiding the final collapse of a boom brought about by credit expansion.
Ludwig von MisesLudwig von Mises It requires only two things to win credit for a miracle: a mountebank and a number of silly women.
Marquis de SadeMarquis de Sade Hip-hop has done so much for racial relations, and I don’t think it’s given the proper credit. It has changed America immensely.
Jay-ZJay-Z Hip-hop lasted and survived all these years that you have to give it credit. Even though it’s not up to people’s expectations anymore, its still here, and that’s says a lot.
NasNas If you don’t have the money management skills yet, using a debit card will ensure you don’t overspend and rack up debt on a credit card.
T. Harv EkerT. Harv Eker Ability is the art of getting credit for all the home runs somebody else hits.
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