Commodity Quote by Erich Fromm
“If you take a salesman, who sells a useless commodity, he feels like a fraud.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Loving, 1956
Selling something worthless makes the seller feel dishonest and undermines self‑respect.
In simple terms: Selling worthless goods feels like fraud.
Align your work with genuine value.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- sales careers
- entrepreneurship
- personal branding
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What values guide your professional choices?
- Can you transform a useless product into something meaningful?
If the market demands the product, ethical dilemmas arise.