Quote by Ralph Nader

For almost seventy years the life insurance industry has been a smug sacred cow feeding the public a steady line of sacred bull.

For almost seventy years the life insurance industry has bee

Summary

This quote suggests that the life insurance industry has operated unquestioned and with an air of superiority for a long time. It asserts that the industry has consistently provided false or misleading information to the public. The phrase "sacred cow" implies that the industry is protected from criticism or scrutiny, and "sacred bull" indicates the falsehoods or empty promises being offered. Overall, this quote presents a provocative perspective on the life insurance industry, implying a lack of transparency or integrity in its practices.

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