I know how to give the meaning of a word but not how to give the intention of a word.

I know how to give the meaning of a word but not how to give the intention of a word.

Philosophy is the education of grown-ups.

The development of fast film allowed the subjects of our photographs to be caught unawares, beyond our or their control. But they are nevertheless caught; the camera holds the last lanyard of control we would forgo.

The achievement of happiness requires not the satisfaction of our needs but the examination and transformation of those needs.

The academic world doesn't invite you to try to walk on two feet all the time. And in philosophy especially . . . it's a very intimidating place. The intimidation can be very thin, or it can stop you.

One impulse of photography, as immediate as its impulse to extend the visible, is to theatricalize its subjects. The photographer's command, Watch the birdie! is essentially a stage direction.