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“The very secret of life for mewas to maintain in the midst of rushing events an inner tranquility. I had picked a life that dealt with excitement, tragedy, mass calamities, human triumphs and suffering. To throw my whole self into recording and attempting to understand these things, I needed an inner serenity as a kind of balance.”

Quote by Margaret Bourke-White

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Margaret Bourke-White
Margaret Bourke-White

Margaret Bourke-White was an American photographer known for her distinctive style and for documenting significant historical events. Her work spanned across various fields, including news, advertising, and art photography. more

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