"It was my family that wanted me to be a teacher. That was safe, you see. To be a painter was terrible"
- Josef Albers
About this Quote
In this quote, Josef Albers is reviewing his career course and the expectations positioned upon him by his household. He describes that his household desired him to end up being an instructor because it was seen as a safe and stable occupation. However, Albers reveals that his true enthusiasm was painting, but this was thought about a dangerous and unpredictable profession choice. This quote highlights the societal pressure to conform to conventional and practical career paths, instead of pursuing one's true passions. Albers' words also suggest that being a painter was not just viewed as financially unstable, however also mentally taxing, as it needed taking risks and facing prospective failure.
This quote is written / told by Josef Albers between March 19, 1888 and March 26, 1976. He was a famous Artist from Germany.
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