Contents Quotes by George Eastman

The rich man never really gives anything, he only distributes part of the surplus. It is the person of moderate means who really gives.

— George Eastman

Photography is thus brought within reach of every human being who desires to preserve a record of what he sees… and enables the fortunate…

— George Eastman

Suicide note. "To my friends. My work is done why wait?"

— George Eastman

The progress of the world depends almost entirely upon education.

— George Eastman

My work is done why wait.

— George Eastman

What we do during our working hours determines what we have; what we do in our leisure hours determines what we are.

— George Eastman

If a man has wealth, he has to make a choice, because there is the money heaping up. He can keep it together in…

— George Eastman

Light makes photography. Embrace light. Admire it. Love it. But above all, know light. Know it for all you are worth, and you will…

— George Eastman

I wouldn't give a dime for all the possibilities of [motion pictures with sound]. The public will never accept it.

— George Eastman

It is a medical fact that children can have a better chance in life with better looks, better health and more vigor if the…

— George Eastman

I used to think that music was like lace upon a garment, nice to have but not necessary. I have come to believe that…

— George Eastman

I get more results for my money than in any other philanthropic scheme. It is a medical fact that children can have a better…

— George Eastman

I don't believe in men waiting until they are ready to die before using any of their money for helpful purposes.

— George Eastman

You push the button, we do the rest.

— George Eastman

A good reputation is measured by how much you can improve the lives of others.

— George Eastman