A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining, but wants it back the minute it begins to rain.

Mark Twain
A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella...
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A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining, but wants it back the minute it begins to rain. This quote is often used to describe what people expect from their banker. Many people assume that banks are there to lend money to vulnerable people who cannot manage their own finances. It is true that banks will often be there when they are in need of cash for bills or other expenses.

However, most banks do not want to be your friends or even your allies. They are there to make money for themselves, not for you.If you can understand this fact, you can better understand why banks demand their money back at the first sign of rain. They want all of the money that they have lent out in order to keep them safe from being ruined by an unexpected expense.

If you are wise, you will understand that the only way to get rid of a banker is to become one yourself.

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