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> [There is a brief moment when all there is in a man's mind and soul and spirit is reflected through his eyes, his hands, his attitude. This is the moment to record](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yousuf-karsh/there-is-a-brief-moment-when-all-there-is-in-a-man-s-mind-and-soul/)

[Yousuf Karsh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yousuf-karsh/)

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## More by Yousuf Karsh

> [My personal interest in ordinary people is unlimited, but I am fascinated by the challenge of portraying true greatness adequately with my camera.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yousuf-karsh/my-personal-interest-in-ordinary-people-is-unlimited-but-i-am/)

[Yousuf Karsh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yousuf-karsh/)

> [Within every man and woman a secret is hidden, and as a photographer it is my task to reveal it if I can.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yousuf-karsh/within-every-man-and-woman-a-secret-is-hidden-and-as-a-photographer/)

[Yousuf Karsh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yousuf-karsh/)

> [My chief joy is to photograph the great in heart, in mind, and in spirit, whether they be famous or humble.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yousuf-karsh/my-chief-joy-is-to-photograph-the-great-in-heart-in-mind-and-in/)

[Yousuf Karsh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yousuf-karsh/)

> [Character, like a photograph, develops in darkness.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yousuf-karsh/character-like-a-photograph-develops-in-darkness/)

[Yousuf Karsh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yousuf-karsh/)

> [“Character, like film, develops in darkness.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yousuf-karsh/character-like-film-develops-in-darkness/)

[Yousuf Karsh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yousuf-karsh/)

> [It should be the aim of every photographer to make a single exposure that shows everything about the subject. I have been told that…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yousuf-karsh/it-should-be-the-aim-of-every-photographer-to-make-a-single-exposure/)

[Yousuf Karsh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yousuf-karsh/)

> [I've also seen that great men are often lonely. This is understandable, because they have built such high standards for themselves that they often…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yousuf-karsh/i-ve-also-seen-that-great-men-are-often-lonely-this-is-understandable/)

[Yousuf Karsh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yousuf-karsh/)

> [The trouble with photographing beautiful women is that you never get into the dark room until after they've gone.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yousuf-karsh/the-trouble-with-photographing-beautiful-women-is-that-you-never-get/)

[Yousuf Karsh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yousuf-karsh/)

> [Look and think before opening the shutter. The heart and mind are the true lens of the camera.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yousuf-karsh/look-and-think-before-opening-the-shutter-the-heart-and-mind-are-the/)

[Yousuf Karsh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yousuf-karsh/)

> [If there is a single quality that is shared by all great men, it is vanity.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yousuf-karsh/if-there-is-a-single-quality-that-is-shared-by-all-great-men-it-is/)

[Yousuf Karsh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yousuf-karsh/)

> [I have found that great people do have in common. . .an immense belief in themselves and in their mission. They also have gerat…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yousuf-karsh/i-have-found-that-great-people-do-have-in-common-an-immense-belief-in/)

[Yousuf Karsh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yousuf-karsh/)

> [I try to photograph people's spirits and thoughts. As to the soul-taking by the photographer, I don't feel I take away, but rather that…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yousuf-karsh/i-try-to-photograph-people-s-spirits-and-thoughts-as-to-the-soul/)

[Yousuf Karsh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yousuf-karsh/)

> [If it's a likeness, alone, it's not a success. If, through my portraits, you can come to know the subjects more meaningfully, if it…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yousuf-karsh/if-it-s-a-likeness-alone-it-s-not-a-success-if-through-my-portraits/)

[Yousuf Karsh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yousuf-karsh/)

> [Within every man and woman a secret is hidden, and as a photographer it is my task to reveal it if I can. The…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yousuf-karsh/within-every-man-and-woman-a-secret-is-hidden-and-as-a-photographer-2/)

[Yousuf Karsh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yousuf-karsh/)

> [There is a brief moment when all there is in a man's mind and soul and spirit is reflected through his eyes, his hands,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yousuf-karsh/there-is-a-brief-moment-when-all-there-is-in-a-man-s-mind-and-soul/)

[Yousuf Karsh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yousuf-karsh/)

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