Yousuf Karsh Quotes

I've also seen that great men are often lonely. This is understandable, because they have built such high standards for themselves that they often feel alone. But that same loneliness is part of their ability to create.
Yousuf Karsh

Alone, Great, Men

Look and think before opening the shutter. The heart and mind are the true lens of the camera.
Yousuf Karsh

Mind, Heart, True

Character, like a photograph, develops in darkness.
Yousuf Karsh

Character, Darkness, Photograph

There is a brief moment when all there is in a man's mind and soul and spirit is reflected through his eyes, his hands, his attitude. This is the moment to record.
Yousuf Karsh

Attitude, Mind, Through

The trouble with photographing beautiful women is that you never get into the dark room until after they've gone.
Yousuf Karsh

Women, Beautiful, Dark

Within every man and woman a secret is hidden, and as a photographer it is my task to reveal it if I can.
Yousuf Karsh

Woman, Secret, Within

If there is a single quality that is shared by all great men, it is vanity.
Yousuf Karsh

Great, Men, Single

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Biography

Nationality: Canadian

Type: Photographer

Born: December 23, 1908

Died: July 13, 2002

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