Quote by Marcel Duchamp

The individual, man as a man, man as a brain, if you like, interests me more than what he makes, because I've noticed that most artists only repeat themselves.

The individual, man as a man, man as a brain, if you like, i

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker finds the uniqueness and depth of an individual to be more fascinating than their creations or accomplishments. The speaker demonstrates a preference for understanding human intellect and individuality instead of focusing on the repetitive nature of most artists who create similar works. They value the complexity and diversity within people, highlighting the limitation of repetitive artistic endeavors compared to unraveling the mysteries of human minds.

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