107 Quotes by Robert Mapplethorpe

Just because I was out at the bars all the time didn’t mean I wasn’t looking for someone to love.

The best picture I got was Bianca Jagger whispering in Mick’s ear. I caught them telling a secret, which is sort of rude.

People don’t have time to wait for somebody to paint their portraits anymore. The money is in photography.

I am selfish, but that’s an attribute that all artists possess.

When I’m behind a camera I forget I exist.

I’ve never lied. I think I’ve lived a moral life.

Whenever you make love to someone, there should be three people involved – you, the other person, and the devil.

I don’t believe in dogmas and theologies. I just believe in being a good person.

I don’t think any collector knows his true motivation.