Afterlife Quote by Robert Liparulo
““He loved his job, which allowed time to do it without comparing his performance to others'. He loved the economics of death: hastening a person's passage into the afterlife not only provided him with a good living: it gave work to coroners, beat cops, detectives, crime scene technicians, the people who made fingerprint powder and luminal and other sundry chemicals and devices - not to mention firearm, ammunition, coffin, and tissue manufacturers - obituary writers, crime reporters, novelists.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Darkest Hour by Robert Liparulo, 2012
The narrator sees death as a profitable industry, highlighting society’s reliance on mortality for many jobs.
In simple terms: Death fuels many professions.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how economies depend on mortality.
Themes
economics
death
societal dependence
morality
Mood
somber
critical
Type
ethical
analytical
When to use this quote
- funeral services
- law enforcement
- media reporting
- creative writing
Key Concepts
capitalism
ethical paradox
Questions to Reflect On
- Do we profit from others' suffering?
- How can we balance respect for life with economic needs?
