James Nachtwey Quotes
Why photograph war? Is it possible to put an end to a form of human behavior, which has existed throughout history, by the means of photography. 
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I dont use the formal elements of photography for their own sake. I dont use whats happening in the world to make statements about photography, I use photography to make statements about whats happening in the world. Im a witness and I want my testimony to be eloquent.
- James Nachtwey
I want my work to become part of our visual history, to enter our collective memory and our collective conscience. I hope it will serve to remind us that history's deepest tragedies concern not the great protagonists who set events in motion but the countless ordinary people who are caught up in those events and torn apart by their remorseless fury. I have been a witness, and these pictures are my testimony. The events I have recorded should not be forgotten and must not be repeated.
- James Nachtwey