George Eastman

Photography Entrepreneur American 1854 – 1932

Founded Eastman Kodak and made photography accessible to masses.

371 quotes

"The greatest invention is not mechanical; it is making the difficult accessible."
Creativity
"I learned that integrity in small matters determines integrity in large ones."
"The camera gives voice to the voiceless and visibility to the unseen."
Freedom
"Progress requires both imagination and determination in equal measure."
Inspiration
"Those who doubt their ability to change the world rarely do."
Courage
"The true cost of cutting corners is measured in lost reputation."
"I believe that the mark of a good life is the good we leave behind."
"Every innovation is simply the marriage of necessity and creativity."
"The world is changed not by those who dream, but by those who act."
Motivation
"The world we live in is the world we choose to live in, willingly or unwillingly."
Life
"Innovation requires looking at the problem from a completely different angle than everyone else."
Creativity
"Building a company is like building a photograph - you must have the right exposure and composition."
Work
"Progress is not made by those who are satisfied with the status quo."
Motivation
"I believe in the power of seeing - really seeing - what is in front of you."
Wisdom
"The camera is an instrument of democracy; it gives everyone a voice."
Technology
"Success is not the destination, but the journey of constant improvement."
Success
"A man's life is measured not by what he accumulates, but what he creates."
Life
"To be first, you must think differently from everyone else."
Courage
"The greatest inventions come from solving everyday problems with uncommon vision."
"I never waited for the perfect moment; I created it."
"Simplicity is the highest form of sophistication in design and business."
Wisdom
"The mind that is afraid of failure is already defeated."
Fear
"Every setback is a setup for a comeback if you refuse to surrender."
Perseverance
"Photography taught me that beauty is everywhere if you know how to look."
Beauty
"Leadership means taking responsibility for both your triumphs and your failures."
Leadership
"The best way to predict the future is to invent it."
Dreams
"I built my company on the principle that everyone deserves access to quality."
Justice
"Patience is not waiting passively; it is working deliberately toward your goal."
Patience
"The camera does not lie; it reveals the truth the eye sometimes misses."
Truth
"To create something lasting, you must be willing to fail spectacularly."
Courage