Bad luck Quote by Ernest Hemingway
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“[Robert] Capa: He was a good friend and a great and very brave photographer. It is bad luck for everybody that the percentages caught up with him. It is especially bad for Capa. (On Capa's death in Vietnam, May, 27, 1954)”
About This Quote
Source Interview: "Capa on Vietnam", 1954
Capa’s bravery and fate highlight the peril photographers face, with luck often against them.
In simple terms: Brave photographers risk much, often unlucky.
Key Takeaway
Respect the risks of truth‑seeking work.
Themes
courage
risk
war
photography
Mood
somber
respectful
Type
reflective
inspirational
When to use this quote
- war reporting
- documentary projects
- creative pursuits
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
ethics
mortality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess risk when pursuing truth?
- What responsibilities do storytellers have?
A Different Perspective
Risk can outweigh reward in dangerous contexts.
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