I think that it was a great advantage to go into photography not knowing much about it. Not thinking. I think one of the problems with many photographers today is that they never see for themselves, but just like everybody else.
Robert MapplethorpeIf a day goes by without my doing something related to photography, it's as though I've neglected something essential to my existence, as though I had forgotten to wake up.
Robert MapplethorpeWhenever you make love to someone, there should be three people involved - you, the other person, and the devil.
Robert Mapplethorpe