The camera is a remarkable instrument. Saturate yourself with your subject, and the camera will all but take you by the hand and point the way.

If you banish fear, nothing terribly bad can happen to you.

I have always thought that if I could turn back the pages of history and photograph one man, my choice would be Moses.

The very secret of life for mewas to maintain in the midst of rushing events an inner tranquility. I had picked a life that dealt with excitement, tragedy, mass calamities, human triumphs and suffering. To throw my whole self into recording and attempting to understand these things, I needed an inner serenity as a kind of balance.

If you want to photograph a man spinning, give some thought to why he spins. Understanding for a photographer is as important as the equipment he uses.

A burning purpose attracts others who are drawn along with it and help fulfill it.

Nothing attracts me like a closed door. I cannot let my camera rest until I have pried it open.