George Eastman Quotes

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

- 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 a bunch, and then leave it for others to administer after he is dead. Or he can get it into action and have fun, while he is still alive. I prefer getting it into action and adapting it to human needs, and making the plan work.

- George Eastman

The progress of the world depends almost entirely upon education.

- 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 music is absolutely essential to our community life.

- George Eastman

The world is moving, and a company that contents itself with present accomplishments soon falls behind.

- George Eastman

You push the button, we do the rest.

- 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

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

- 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 teeth, nose, throat and mouth are taken proper care of at the crucial time of childhood.

- George Eastman