24 Quotes by Yousuf Karsh

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

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.

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

We may never be able to pay directly for the gifts of true friendship – but pay we must, even though we make our payment to someone who owes us nothing, in some other place and at some other time.

I try to photograph people’s spirits and thoughts. As to the soul-taking by the photographer, I don’t feel I take away, but rather that the sitter and I give to each other. It becomes an act of mutual participation.

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.