Werner Bischof Quotes

• I felt compelled to venture forth and explore the true face of the world. Leading a satisfying life of plenty had blinded many of us to the immense hardships beyond our borders.

  Werner Bischof

  Borders, Hardship, World

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• I am powerless against the great magazines - I am an artist, and I will always be that.

  Werner Bischof

  Artist, Magazines, Powerless

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• In the long run I don't think anyone can overlook these images of hunger, that people can ignore all my pictures - no, definitely not. And even if only a vague impression remains, in time this will create a basis that will help people distinguish between what is good and what is objectionable.

  Werner Bischof

  Running, Thinking, Long

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• I believe it is one of our biggest tasks - the task of our life - to do everything possible to counter poverty and to build a freedom-loving future.

  Werner Bischof

  Believe, Tasks, Poverty

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