Quote by Ben Shahn

I still love to look at photographs but I couldn't do it myself anymore.

I still love to look at photographs but I couldn't do it mys

Summary

This quote suggests that the person still finds joy in viewing photographs but has lost the desire or ability to take them themselves. It hints at a potential shift in their passion or circumstances, where they may have once enjoyed photography but now no longer engage in it actively. This could be due to a variety of reasons, such as loss of interest, lack of time or resources, or a change in creative pursuits.

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By Ben Shahn

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