There is no such thing as the perfect picture. That's the challenge of photography. I was always striving for perfection, even though I knew I could …

- Phil Stern

Look, Matisse I ain't. You know how they have on the invitations, a reception for the artist will be held at... And I say, Look, you gotta change thi…

- Phil Stern

I'm always looking for perfection. Every photographer, in one way or another, if he's serious, is. He ain't ever going to get it. But hope springs et…

- Phil Stern

If you're lucky enough to have captured maybe two hundred memorable pictures, you still haven't captured that much experience, have you?

- Phil Stern