Quote by Oscar Wilde

The salesman knows nothing of what he is selling; save that he is charging a great deal too much for it.

The salesman knows nothing of what he is selling; save that

Summary

This quote suggests that many salespeople have limited knowledge or understanding about the product they are selling. The only thing they seem to be aware of is that they are overpricing it. It criticizes the practice of charging excessive amounts for goods or services without a good understanding of their value. The quote highlights the lack of integrity and competence in certain sales practices.

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