George Washington Carver
An American agricultural scientist and inventor who promoted alternative crops to cotton and developed hundreds of uses for them.
Most quoted
"It is not the style of clothes one wears, neither the kind of automobile one drives, nor the amount of money one has in the bank, that counts. These mean nothing. It is simply the quality of the life one lives, the character one builds, the principles one adheres to, that determines one's success or failure."
— from Various biographical accounts
"It is not the style of clothes one wears, neither the kind of automobile one drives, nor the amount of money one has in the bank, that counts. These mean nothing. It is simply the quality of the life one lives, the decency of one's character, and the depth of one's integrity that counts."
— from Letter to a young man
"It is not the style of clothes one wears, neither the kind of automobile one drives, nor the amount of money one has in the bank, that counts. These mean nothing. It is simply the quality of the life one lives, the character one builds, the conscientiousness of one's work, that counts."
— from Attributed
All quotes by George Washington Carver (294)
There is no shortcut to knowledge. You must work for it.
I have tried to live my life in such a way that it would be a blessing to others.
The more I study nature, the more I am amazed at the wisdom of God.
I am just a simple man, trying to do God's will.
The peanut is a wonderful plant. It can do so much for the farmer.
I believe that God has a plan for everyone, and my plan is to help my people.
Don't be afraid to try new things. That's how we learn and grow.
The love of God is the greatest force in the universe.
My greatest joy is to see my students succeed.
We are all God's children, and we should treat each other with love and respect.
The earth is full of wonders, if we only take the time to look.
I have no desire for wealth or fame. My only desire is to serve God and my fellow man.
Every day is a new opportunity to learn and grow.
The path to success is not always easy, but it is always worth it.
I am grateful for every blessing that God has given me.
Let us not forget the importance of hard work and dedication.
The beauty of nature is a reflection of the beauty of God.
My hope is that my work will inspire others to serve humanity.
God has been good to me. He has given me a mind to think and a heart to love.
It is not the style of clothes one wears, neither the kind of automobile one drives, nor the amount of money one has in the bank, that counts. These mean nothing. It is simply the quality of the soul that counts.
Contemporaries of George Washington Carver
Other Inventions born within 50 years of George Washington Carver (1864–1943).