Convince Quote by Donald Trump
“If you want to buy something; it’s obviously in your best interest to convince the seller that what he’s got isn’t worth very much.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Campaign Rally, 2016, United States
Negotiation strategy: lower the perceived value to get a better price.
In simple terms: Make the seller think it’s cheap.
Negotiate by de‑valuing.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- real‑estate deals
- car purchases
- market negotiations
- salary discussions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance assertiveness with fairness?
- When is low‑balling ethical?
May damage relationships or lead to distrust.