Werner Bischof quotes
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“I felt compelled to venture forth and explore the true face of the world. Leading a satisfying life of plenty had blinded many of us to the immense hardships beyond our borders.”
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“I am powerless against the great magazines - I am an artist, and I will always be that.”
-- Werner Bischof -
“In the long run I don't think anyone can overlook these images of hunger, that people can ignore all my pictures - no, definitely not. And even if only a vague impression remains, in time this will create a basis that will help people distinguish between what is good and what is objectionable.”
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“I believe it is one of our biggest tasks - the task of our life - to do everything possible to counter poverty and to build a freedom-loving future.”
-- Werner Bischof -
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“Very few people changed the world by sitting on their couch.”
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Source : Charles Babbage (1841). “On the Economy of Machinery and Manufactures”, p.8
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Source : Christopher Peterson (2012). “Pursuing the Good Life: 100 Reflections on Positive Psychology”, p.277, Oxford University Press
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“People saw me as just a singer - yeah, a pretty face who could sing - and not more than that,”
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“What are you gonna do for a face when the baboon wants his ***** back?”
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“If I were you I would face my clothes, to make sure that no one runs off with them!”
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