Most things in life are moments of pleasure and a lifetime of embarrassment; photography is a moment of embarrassment and a lifetime of pleasure.
Meaning of the quote
Most things in life feel good at first but then later make us feel embarrassed. But with photography, it's the opposite - taking a photo can be a little embarrassing, but then you get to enjoy looking at the photos for a long time and feel happy about them.
About Tony Benn
Tony Benn was a prominent British Labour Party politician and activist who served as a Cabinet minister in the 1960s and 1970s. He was known for his progressive, democratic socialist views and left-wing politics, and had a significant influence on the party’s direction in later years.
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