George Washington Carver

Agricultural Scientist American 1864 – 1943

Revolutionized agriculture with peanut and sweet potato research.

382 quotes

"Creativity is divine intelligence expressing itself."
Creativity
"Justice is the foundation of a peaceful society."
Justice
"Patience is the mark of a mature and wise soul."
Patience
"Kindness echoes through generations."
Kindness
"Strength is not measured by physical power alone."
Strength
"Fear is a tool; we must choose how to use it."
Fear
"True power flows from integrity and principle."
Power
"Money is a means to service, not an end in itself."
Money
"Good health is the foundation of a meaningful life."
Health
"Adventure calls to those with courage in their hearts."
Adventure
"Technology is a tool; wisdom determines its use."
Technology
"The greatest disaster that can come to a human being is to lose their self-respect."
Courage
"Do something for somebody every day for which you do not expect payment."
Kindness
"I wanted to know the name of every stone and flower and insect and bird and beast. I wanted to know where it got its color, how it was put together, why it was so and not otherwise."
Science
"Nature never wears the same expression twice, for her moods change more often than the clouds in the sky."
Nature
"Waste is a tax on the whole people."
Work
"There is no short cut to achievement. Life requires thorough preparation - veneer isn't worth anything."
Success
"When you can do the common things of life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world."
Inspiration
"I have learned to use the word 'impossible' with the greatest caution."
Wisdom
"The sweetest of all sounds is praise."
Gratitude
"I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true."
Truth
"Being a servant of God is the highest thing to which any man can aspire."
Faith
"My people may not have given me much education, formally, but they gave me a respect for work."
Education
"If you love it enough, anything will give up its secrets."
Love
"Fear of something is at the root of hate for most things."
Fear
"Show me how you spend your time and I will tell you what you value in life."
Time
"The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science."
Beauty
"Ninety-eight percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses."
Perseverance
"There is a great and profound satisfaction in work."
Work
"Let us make our future now, and let us make our dreams of tomorrow a reality."
Dreams