This is not a con game in the criminal sense, in which con…
““This is not a con game in the criminal sense, in which con artists deliberately dupe the suckers. Instead it's a form of good salesmanship, where the first principle is to sell yourself first. We sell ourselves on the value of education in solving social problems, and then we buy what we're selling. The whole thing rests on the uncertain foundation of our collective willingness to continue to believe the con. Whatever the problem, we continue to keep the faith in schools as the answer.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Effective salesmanship starts with believing in oneself and the value of education to solve social problems, maintaining faith in schools despite uncertainties.
In simple terms: Believe in yourself and education’s value to solve problems.
Key Takeaway
Believe in education’s value.
Themes
education
salesmanship
social impact
belief
uncertainty
Mood
educational
persuasive
Type
Art:0
Education:1
Salesmanship:1
Social problems:1
Value of education:1
Value Education:0
Salesmanship Principle:0
Good Salesmanship:0
Principle Sell:0
When to use this quote
- school reform
- public speaking
- fundraising
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
marketing
philosophy
public policy
ethical persuasion
Questions to Reflect On
- thoughtful
- optimistic
A Different Perspective
Education may not solve all social issues alone.