For me, the subject of the picture is always more important than the picture.

Diane Arbus
About This Quote

This quote tells us that we should take the time to look at the picture and think about the subject. We should take our time and look at the picture and think about what we can learn from it. We should constantly try to improve ourselves and constantly try to be better people.

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