Sometime I'm going to do an essay called 'The Virtues of Amateurism' for all of those people who wish they earned their living in the arts. The market kills more artistic people than anything else. It's a world of safety out there, for most people. They want safety, the magazines and manufacturers give them safety, give them homogeneity, give them the familiar and comfortable, don't challenge them.

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This quote highlights the potential negative impact of the market on artistic individuals. The author suggests that the desire for financial stability in the arts can sometimes lead to a loss of creativity and originality. The market, represented by magazines and manufacturers, tends to prioritize safety and conformity over challenging the audience. Through the concept of amateurism, the author suggests there is value in pursuing art for its own sake, away from the pressures and constraints imposed by commercialization.

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