Able Quote by Lynn Johnston
“Photographs help people look at things they may not be able or may not want to look at. Until you can look at something, you can't change it. First you have to look at it, then you have a chance to understand it and can change it.”
About This Quote
Source Comic Strip: For Better or For Worse, 1992
Seeing uncomfortable truths is prerequisite to change; photographs reveal what we ignore.
In simple terms: Look first, then change.
Observe before acting.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- journalism
- education curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you avoid seeing?
- How can you ensure honest observation?
Images may distort reality if not critically examined.