Stare. It is the way to educate your eye, and more. Stare, pry, listen, eavesdrop. Die knowing something. You are not here for long.

Walker Evans

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Topic

Paying attention Shortness of life Observation Listening Seeking

Author

Walker Evans

Source

Many are Called

Language

English

Time

1966 1960s 20th century

Occupation

Photographer

From

United States

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Citation

Evans, Walker. Many are Called. Yale University Press, 2004, p. 197.

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Time
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Citation

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