Children were old-age insurance. [1] Civilization, laws were insurance against violent death. [2] Food storage was insurance against famine and disaster. [3] Ghost cult was insurance against disaster. [4] Industry grew up as insurance against famine. [5] Religion exacted burdensome premiums of fear, superstition, dread, and priest gifts. [6]
Old-age insurance in continental nation. [7] Reserves against risk of incapacity in light and life. [8] Society lessens risk in individuals’ living. [9] Wise investment of earnings against future adversity. [10]