The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance. ―Aristotle

Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others. ―Jonathan Swift

One should photograph objects, not only for what they are but for what else they are. ―Minor White

Yesterday’s the past, tomorrow’s the future, but today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present. ―Bill Keane

To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place… I’ve found it has little to do with things you see and everything to do with the way you see them. ―Elliott Erwitt

To take a photograph is to align the head, the eye and the heart. It's a way of life. ―Henri Cartier-Bresson

A picture is the expression of an impression. If the beautiful were not in us, how would we ever recognize it? ―Ernst Haas

Do the best you can, because that's the best you can do. ―Rolie Polie Olie

Life is short. Break the rules. Forgive quickly. Kiss slowly. Love truly. Laugh uncontrollably and never regret anything that made you smile! ―Robert Doisneau

We are as much as we see. ―Henry David Thoreau

A good photograph is knowing where to stand. ―Ansel Adams

Love sharpens the eye. ―John Burroughs

And... Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else. ―Margaret Mead