"I was born on a tiny cot in southwestern Massachusetts during World War II. A sickly child, I turned to photography to overcome my loneliness and isolation."

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Source : Joan Simon, William Wegman (2006). “William Wegman: Funney/strange”, p.105, Yale University Press

William Wegman

#Photography Quotes #Children Quotes #War Quotes

“I don't understand a way to work other than bold-facedly running towards failure.”
“I see only with deep regret that God punishes so many of His children for their numerous stupidities, for which only He Himself can be held responsible; in my opinion, only His nonexistence could excuse Him.”
“The multinational corporations now developing budgets often bigger than medium-sized countries â€” these live in a global space which is largely unregulated, not subject to the rule of law, and in which people may act free of constraint.”
“I have my faults, but changing my tune is not one of them.”

Source : Samuel Beckett (2009). “Three Novels: Molloy, Malone Dies, The Unnamable”, p.329, Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
“The GH50L is a monster of an amp. It's refreshing to play an amplifier that is loaded with tone but without unnecessary bells and whistles. Raw and powerful.”
“...And so we go and I meet his parents. And it's a very strange thing meeting your girlfriend's boyfriend's parents for the first time. Part of you is angry for obvious reasons and part of you still wants to make a good impression. On a side note, they seemed in perfect health.”
“Do not waste time trying to overcome your weaknesses and failures. Simply raise your consciousness, transcend and free your thoughts from limitation and illusion, and find within the very center of your being a wholeness and completeness! Cease wallowing in your imperfections and never accept limitations! Aim high, and you will get there. It is only your thoughts that hold you back.”
“I refer to the debt - the new red menace. This time consisting of ink.”

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