"A man's success is measured by the amount he can borrow. When he dies, his measure of success is now the amount his widow is able to repay." - Judge Michael A. Telesca "Estate Planning: A View From The Bench," National Underwriter, July 10, 1976, page 17.
"But to those who might dispute it, let me say that I have never seen an estate where anybody has accused the deceased of having too much life insurance. I have never known an estate, or widow, who turned down the proceeds of a life insurance policy." - Judge Michael A. Telesca
"During the course of his lifetime, the average person has not been exposed to any favorable indoctrination on the use of life insurance. The closest a person may come is if his brother-in-law becomes a life insurance salesman, and if anything is going to turn him off, that will."
"You belong to a noble profession, representing a noble industry." - Judge Michael A. Telesca
"The insurance industry is much too apologetic in terms of selling its product to the consumer. I know there is very little sex appeal in selling insurance..." - Judge Michael A. Telesca
"There is a quiet conspiracy among the professional business advisors of this country which has militated against the use of life insurance in a person's financial planning. The prejudice is fostered by ignorance as to what life insurance can really accomplish." - Judge Michael A. Telesca
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