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“There is only one optimist. He has been here since man has been on this earth, and that is man himself. If we hadn't had such a magnificent optimism to carry us through all these things, we wouldn't be here. We have survived it on our optimism.”

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Edward Steichen

Edward Steichen was an influential American photographer known for his innovative style and contributions to the art of photography. His work spanned various genres including portrait, landscape, and abstract photography, profoundly impacting 20th-century photographic art. more

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