Lewis Hine Quotes

Lewis Hine was an American sociologist and photographer who used his camera as a tool for social reform. His photos were instrumental in changing child labour laws in the United States. Here are some notable quotes from Hine:

1. “If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn’t need to lug around a camera.”
2. “While photographs may not lie, liars may photograph.”
3. “Perhaps you are weary of child labour pictures. Well, so are the rest of us, but we propose to make you and the whole country so sick and tired of the whole business that when the time for action comes, child labour pictures will be records of the past.”
4. “I wanted to show the things that had to be corrected; I wanted to show the things that had to be appreciated.”
5. “There are two things I wanted to do. I wanted to show the things that needed to be corrected. I wanted to show the things that needed to be appreciated.”

These quotes highlight Hine’s dedication to social justice and his belief in the power of photography to effect meaningful change.