“The idea that debt is necessary for trade, and has to be forgiven, is ...” — Jill Lepore Quote

“The idea that debt is necessary for trade, and has to be forgiven, is consequent to the rise of a market economy. The idea that debt is wrong and should be punished is a feature of a moral economy.”

“In antihistory, time is an illusion.”

“Conservatism cherishes tradition; innovation fetishizes novelty. They tug in different directions, the one toward the past, the other toward the future.”

“I promise not to take my thousands of dollars in student loan debt and move to Mexico. At least not right away.”

“As for my mom, her biggest gift to me was teaching me I can and I must use my voice. I owe her a debt of gratitude.”

“I can tell you this, if it wasn't for my book royalties, I'd be in debt.”