Explore English traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-10-13
Meaning: Verified- Meaning and lesson
The saying observes that goods of real quality tend to attract buyers readily, making them easier and faster to sell.
The emphasis falls on what is being sold, rather than on a seller’s ability to persuade. It praises quality as a reason for ready sales, without establishing that every good product will find buyers.
- When it is used
It can be used when discussing why an appealing or well-made product sells readily, especially to stress that quality itself helps create demand.
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Report an issue with this meaning: Good wares make quick markets.