W. Eugene Smith Quotes
Most photographers seem to operate with a pane of glass between themselves and their subjects. They just can't get inside and know the subject.
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I rarely stay at home when I'm in New York. I'm always doing things. It brings you so much energy.
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I'm not a very technical musician at all.
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For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst and provide for it.
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Going out at night and having a fabulous social life takes a lot out of you, and I don't know if I have that much to give, honestly. I would rather give that time to my kids or spend that time reading a book or watching a film. I am selfish and lazy.
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Show me an Irishman who can't tell a story – I don't think they exist.
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If there's a will, prosperity can't be far behind.
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When you're not involved, other people's unhappiness seems to be about the funniest damn thing on earth because you think you can solve it, that you are God, that you are above this, and that their unhappiness is just such useless toil and agony. If it's you, it ceases to be a comedy.
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Bollywood is huge. Anything that's made in large quantity will evidently overshadow others. But that won't stop artistes from making albums. A person who has faith in his music will go ahead.
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I believe clothing tell a story.
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It would definitely be fun to do a musical one day.
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Any time you got nothing to do - and lots of time to do it - come on up.
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Literature is the denunciation of the times in which one lives.
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And that had a powerful appeal, particularly to those who had been denied the choice to stay on at school, to go to university, to be something else, other than going down the pit.
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I've always tried to stay out of the fray and not be an object of controversy.
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If everyone were a good person, it'd obviously be a better world.
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I really love writing, but I am very easily distracted: my two cats fighting, a rainbow, a TV show... I have to use every trick to keep myself at the computer.
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I think an ethical lawyer would absolutely refuse, if he or she had knowledge that this is the purpose for which her work would be used, that is, to conceal a fraudulent scheme from federal regulators.
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Between two evils, I always pick the one I never tried before.
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Our cells engage in protein production, and many of those proteins are enzymes responsible for the chemistry of life.
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My previous visits to Australia created fantastic memories, so I'm definitely looking forward to another visit. It is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. I think every person in the entire country is nice. Seriously, I haven't seen or heard of a mean person yet. And they love country music.
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I've done pretty well in my career, and I've watched colleagues who have spent most of the paychecks they receive on shoes and cars rather than bricks and mortar, and that's not me.
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Work together as a strong team for the future of the country.
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Most photographers seem to operate with a pane of glass between themselves and their subjects. They just can't get inside and know the subject.
