"You wouldn't want to be called a sell-out by selling a product. Selling out was frowned on, whereas now you can major in it at business school"
- Alan Alda
About this Quote
This quote by Alan Alda is referring to the idea that selling an item used to be viewed as a negative thing, and individuals would be judged for it. It was seen as "selling out" and was discredited. Nevertheless, now it is seen as a favorable thing and is even taught in organization schools. This quote is recommending that the concept of selling has actually altered with time, and is now viewed as a genuine and reputable occupation. It is no longer viewed as a negative thing, but rather as a method to earn a living and achieve success. This quote is a pointer that times have actually changed which selling is now seen as a legitimate and respectable occupation.
This quote is written / told by Alan Alda somewhere between January 28, 1936 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA.
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