As far as she was concerned, aristocracy had nothing to do with money or social position. Aristocracy was linked to a nobility of mind, a purity of spirit, as well as inexhaustible courage. These were qualities Diane Arbus believed to be the utmost importance in life.
Re-reading Patricia Bosworth’s biography on photographer Diane Arbus. I first read it years ago, before my time in New York, but now that I’m here, and doing what I do, I relate to the stories and perspective of the artist on a whole new level.  

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