Henri Cartier-Bresson
Visual Arts
France
1908 – 2004
98 quotes
Street photography pioneer of the decisive moment.
Quotes by Henri Cartier-Bresson
Time is the most precious thing we have.
Personal reflection
1999
A drawing is a way of seeing.
Interview
1970
The world is full of mystery.
Book
1980
Patience is the key to everything.
Interview
1960
Photography helps people to see.
Book
1952
Life is short, art is long.
Letter
I prefer to be alone with my thoughts.
Interview
1994
The moment is everything.
Book
1952
Humor is the great thing, the saving thing.
Interview
1975
Travel is fatal to prejudice.
Letter
1940
The eye is the window to the soul.
Personal reflection
1985
Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity.
Speech
1990
Silence is golden.
Interview
1968
Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.
Book
1970
Every child is an artist.
Interview
1955
The only way to do great work is to love what you do.
Personal reflection
1998
Imagination is more important than knowledge.
Letter
1945
The best camera is the one that's with you.
Interview
1974