Artist Quote by John Taylor Gatto
““may occasionally pay lip-service to their value, but it ultimately has no real use for artists, dancers, poets, self-sufficient farmers, tree lovers, devoted followers of what it views as non-materialist cults — Christian or otherwise — handicraft workers, makers of their own beer, or, for that matter, stay-at-home moms and dads, all of whom, when they endure at all, do so at the margins and on the periphery of the social economy.””
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Underground History of American Education”, 2006
Society marginalizes many creative and self‑sufficient individuals, undervaluing their contributions and pushing them to the periphery of the economy.
In simple terms: Creative people are often ignored and pushed aside.
Key Takeaway
Support and value diverse, non‑conformist contributions.
Themes
education
creativity
economics
social marginalization
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
critical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- community projects
- local markets
- artisan cooperatives
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
alternative economies
craftsmanship
self‑sufficiency
Questions to Reflect On
- What talents are overlooked in your community?
- How can you help integrate them into the economy?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue that mainstream systems provide stability and broader impact.
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