Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson

Everyone lives by selling something.

Everyone lives by selling something.

Summary

This quote highlights the universal nature of selling in our lives. Selling does not exclusively refer to commercial transactions, but rather encompasses presenting ourselves, our ideas, and our skills to others. Whether it is pitching a product, convincing someone academically or persuading someone to adopt a viewpoint, we are constantly engaged in selling. This quote reminds us that we are all, to some extent, sellers in our daily lives, as we strive to influence, persuade, and convince others in various aspects and contexts.

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By Robert Louis Stevenson

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