You will get pie in the sky when you die.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Workers won't get heaven as reward.
- In plain terms
- Don't expect heaven as payment.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on real-world change.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What promises do you distrust?
Another view
Some find genuine comfort in religious hope.
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