In a still photograph you basically have two variables, where you stand and when you press the shutter. That's all you have.

I don't go out looking for pictures. I go out, and if something catches my eye, that's reason enough to photograph it.

It can happen anytime, anywhere. I mean, you don't have to be in front of stuff that's going to make a good photograph. It's possible anywhere.

I actually try and work before my mind is telling me what to do.

[The photographer's task] is to describe the existing light... Chances are, if you believe the light, you're going to believe that the things photographed existed in the world.

Some of my best work is done when I'm half asleep.

Sometimes a woman will look back on what she had, not because she wants to go there but to motivate her to do better.

I imitatea memory of beliefthat I do not own.

Power is so pleasant that men quickly learn to be greedy in the enjoyment of it, and to flatter themselves that patriotism requires them to be imperious.

I want to get into the whole clothing thing, movies, but I just want to make sure that my artistry is locked down.

The best manners are stained by haughtiness.

Whatever one is creating, one has to stick to one's guns and just do it. That is all. Put your foot down and do not let your work be compromised.

Something awful is always going to happen, Arton. It's Sanctuary. You're a Stepson. Awful is a big part of your job.

There is an eternal love between the water drop and the leaf. When you look at them, you can see that they both shine out of happiness.

Too much virtue has a corrupting effect.

To escape the cycle of tragedy, we (searchers) have to be tough on the ideas of the planners, even while we salute their goodwill.