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.

I wouldn't give a dime for all the possibilities of [motion pictures with sound]. The public will never accept it.

Philologically, the word Kodak is as meaningless as a child's first goo. Terse, abrupt to the point of rudeness, literally bitten off by firm and unyielding consonants at both ends, it snaps like a camera shutter in your face. What more would one ask. (Explaining why he named his company Kodak.)

The progress of the world depends almost entirely upon education.

The rich man never really gives anything, he only distributes part of the surplus. It is the person of moderate means who really gives.

I get more results for my money than in any other philanthropic scheme. 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.

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