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“For myself, I have but little confidence in any business, or enterprise, or investment, that promises dividends only after the death of the stockholders.” quote by Robert Green Ingersoll
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“For myself, I have but little confidence in any business, or enterprise, or investment, that promises dividends only after the death of the stockholders.”

Robert Green Ingersoll

About This Quote

The speaker distrusts investments that only pay after investors' deaths, implying skepticism of exploitative financial schemes.

In simple terms: Skeptical of posthumous profit promises.

Key Takeaway

Avoid investments that profit from death.

Themes

finance ethics skepticism investment mortality

Mood

critical skeptical analytical

Type

financial ethical

When to use this quote

  • pension planning
  • insurance policies
  • legacy funds

Key Concepts

exploitation risk assessment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What ethical standards guide your investments?
  • How can you protect yourself from exploitative financial products?
A Different Perspective

Such schemes may be predatory.

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