Skip to content

It's an incredible con job when you think about it, to…

“It's an incredible con job when you think about it, to believe something now in exchange for something after death. Even corporations with their reward systems don't try to make it posthumous.” quote by Gloria Steinem
Download Open image
“It's an incredible con job when you think about it, to believe something now in exchange for something after death. Even corporations with their reward systems don't try to make it posthumous.”

Gloria Steinem

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The promise of post‑life rewards is a deceptive scheme; even corporations avoid offering such promises.

In simple terms: Believing in after‑life rewards is a scam; companies don’t do that.

Key Takeaway

Question promises of future rewards.

Themes

ethics belief systems consumer protection mortality

Mood

critical thought‑provoking

Type

analytical advisory

When to use this quote

  • marketing
  • religious persuasion
  • financial planning
  • life decisions

Key Concepts

philosophy economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do people cling to after‑life incentives?
  • How can we protect against deceptive promises?
A Different Perspective

Some may find comfort in such promises.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Gloria Steinem

Explore all 766 Gloria Steinem quotes

More Believe quotes

Browse all 47,704 Believe quotes