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• I have found that great people do have in common. . .an immense belief in themselves and in their mission. They also…
• There is a brief moment when all there is in a man's mind and soul and spirit is reflected through his eyes,…
• If it's a likeness, alone, it's not a success. If, through my portraits, you can come to know the subjects more meaningfully,…
• 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…
• The trouble with photographing beautiful women is that you never get into the dark room until after they've gone.
• Within every man and woman a secret is hidden, and as a photographer it is my task to reveal it if I…
• My chief joy is to photograph the great in heart, in mind, and in spirit, whether they be famous or humble.
• The art is the challenge which you must meet every day: the technique you should learn to control with time. The science…
• It should be the aim of every photographer to make a single exposure that shows everything about the subject. I have been…
• We may never be able to pay directly for the gifts of true friendship - but pay we must, even though we…
• If there is a single quality that is shared by all great men, it is vanity. But I mean by vanity only…
• I've also seen that great men are often lonely. This is understandable, because they have built such high standards for themselves that…

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