If anyone gets in my way when I'm making a picture, I become irrational. I'm never sure what I am going to do, or sometimes even aware of what I do-only that I want that picture.
Margaret Bourke-WhiteRead
The element of discovery is very important. I don't repeat myself well. I want and need that stimulus of walking forward from one new world to another.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of discovery and the desire for new experiences.
Margaret Bourke-White highlights the critical role that discovery plays in her life and work. She expresses a need for continuous stimulation and change, suggesting that moving from one new experience to another is essential for personal and creative growth. This perspective encourages embracing the unknown and the unfamiliar, viewing them as opportunities for learning and inspiration.
Themes
DiscoveryExplorationInspirationGrowthExperience
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about embracing change.
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