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“If you take a salesman, who sells a useless commodity, he feels like a fraud.” quote by Erich Fromm
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“If you take a salesman, who sells a useless commodity, he feels like a fraud.”

Erich Fromm

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.

Key Takeaway

Align your work with genuine value.

Themes

ethics self‑esteem authenticity

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • sales careers
  • entrepreneurship
  • personal branding

Key Concepts

moral integrity value creation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What values guide your professional choices?
  • Can you transform a useless product into something meaningful?
A Different Perspective

If the market demands the product, ethical dilemmas arise.

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