Quote by Josef Albers

It was my family that wanted me to be a teacher. That was safe, you see. To be a painter was terrible.

It was my family that wanted me to be a teacher. That was sa

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This quote reflects the internal struggle of the speaker between following their passion for painting and adhering to the expectations of their family. Being a teacher was seen as a secure and socially acceptable profession, while being a painter was viewed as risky and uncertain. The quote suggests that the speaker's family prioritized stability over personal fulfillment, highlighting the tension between societal norms and individual desires.

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