I found out that I could not choose a subject, throw it out of focus, and then have a good picture. I found that I had to learn to see No-focus from the beginning.

Am I looking at a mask or am I the mask being looked at?

I have always tried to keep truth in my photographs. My work, whether realistic or abstract, has always dealt with a form of religion or imagination.

I want to get people to read stone, tree, so forth & so on through the construction of the picture, to lead them to these things exactly as if it were written out on a page. I think it can be done.

I think I have been able to eliminate the idea of a third person: the Intruding Photographer.

I like the obvious statement, although some people might wish to think they aren't there, that they will go away with time.

Life is a curriculum unique to every student.

I intend to leave after my death a large fund for the promotion of the peace idea, but I am skeptical as to its results.

When you play the guitar, you don't have to say nothing. The girls would say something to you.

The condition of women affords in all countries the best criterion by which to judge the character of men.

The United States has an incredible debt. That is obviously not the way to live. You have to eliminate waste in your life as the United States has to eliminate waste in its spending.

My desire is to let go of my ego and let in His direction.

I find I am most productive with at least six hours of sleep.

Sometimes you need lies to stay alive.

We need to assume that aspirations of people in villages are nothing less than the aspirations of people in the cities. They need a change in their lifestyle.

A true journey, no matter how long the travel takes, has no end.