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