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Changing our consumer behaviour is similar to quitting smoking. Unless people are shocked into doing it, either by social disapproval or family disapproval or fear of the medical consequences, they'll just keep on smoking.
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Changing our consumer behaviour is similar to quitting smoking. Unless people are shocked into doing it, either by social disapproval or family disapproval or fear of the medical consequences, they'll just keep on smoking. — John Quelch

About John Quelch

John Quelch was a Educator from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1666–1704).

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This quote is attributed to John Quelch, a Educator from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
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John Quelch lived from 1666 – 1704.
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