Everyone knows the question "If you could meet one famous person, dead or alive, who would it be?" Well, my answer would be George Washington Carver.
In 5th grade, Mr Keesey read us the fascinating story of this man and his journey. It was my first real "taste" of how the United States used to be. It was also a story that taught me that no matter where you started out; you can go anywhere as long as you work honestly and work hard.
When my family went on a two-week driving vacation down south; I requested we make a stop at Tuskegee University in Alabama. This is where he worked and where you can still see his library. It was an amazing little place to visit. What an extraordinary life - from slavery to a masters degree and honorary doctorate.
If you haven’t heard of him, I urge you to spend a little time researching his accomplishments today. It will definitely make you think. And give your dreams a little hope.
Happy Birthday, George Washington Carver!
"Ninety-nine percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses”
~ George Washington Carver
When my family went on a two-week driving vacation down south; I requested we make a stop at Tuskegee University in Alabama. This is where he worked and where you can still see his library. It was an amazing little place to visit. What an extraordinary life - from slavery to a masters degree and honorary doctorate.
If you haven’t heard of him, I urge you to spend a little time researching his accomplishments today. It will definitely make you think. And give your dreams a little hope.
Happy Birthday, George Washington Carver!
"Ninety-nine percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses”
~ George Washington Carver
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Saw this quote for the first time the other day and saw who said it......hope you don't mind me spreading some GWC love.....
How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these.
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