George Eastman

Photography Entrepreneur American 1854 – 1932

Founded Eastman Kodak and made photography accessible to masses.

371 quotes

"You press the button, we do the rest."
Technology
"Eastman's philosophy was to make the camera as simple as possible."
Wisdom
"The primary object of photography is not to create art, but to record facts."
Art
"I believe that the world needs more joy, not less."
Happiness
"Pushing forward. Always moving. That is my way."
Perseverance
"The best way to predict the future is to invent it."
"Do what you do so well that people can't take their eyes off you."
Success
"A man should make his living in such a way that he can respect himself."
Work
"Perfection is not just about control, it is also about letting go."
Wisdom
"Innovation requires having the courage to fail."
Courage
"The secret of my success is that I bit off more than I could chew and chewed as hard as I could."
Success
"Education is the foundation of all progress."
Education
"Life is short, make it count."
Life
"Happiness is not by chance, but by choice."
Happiness
"The photographer is like a hunter stalking his prey."
Art
"I have always striven to record nature accurately."
Nature
"Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it."
Work
"Truth is the foundation of all lasting success."
Truth
"Every moment is a chance to begin again."
Change
"The pursuit of knowledge is a lifelong endeavor."
Knowledge
"Freedom comes when you realize you have nothing to lose."
Freedom
"Peace is the result of right thinking."
Peace
"Beauty is everywhere, if you know how to look."
Beauty
"Time waits for no one, use it wisely."
Time
"Faith in oneself is the first step to success."
Faith
"A leader is one who brings people together."
Leadership
"The mind is the greatest camera ever made."
Imagination
"History is written by those who document it."
History
"Motivation comes from within, not without."
Motivation
"Dreams are the blueprints of reality."
Dreams