Quote by Orson Scott Card

I'm a terrible salesman, he finally said. I always tell the truth about what I'm selling, and then nobody buys it.

I'm a terrible salesman, he finally said. I always tell the

Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's frustration with being an unsuccessful salesman due to their commitment to telling the truth about their product. It suggests that the speaker believes honesty does not necessarily align with successful sales, as potential buyers might be swayed by illusion or deceptive tactics instead. It emphasizes the moral dilemma some may face in choosing between honesty and achieving desired sales outcomes.

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Truth

By Orson Scott Card

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