What we do during our working hours determines what we have; what we do in our leisure hours determines what we are.

Meaning of the quote

The quote means that the way we spend our time at work decides what we own or have, while the way we use our free time decides who we really are as people. If we work hard and do our best, we'll be able to get more things and money. But how we choose to relax and enjoy ourselves in our free time is what truly shapes us into the kind of person we become.

About George Eastman

George Eastman was an American entrepreneur who founded the Eastman Kodak Company and helped make amateur photography accessible to the public. He was also a major philanthropist, establishing several schools and institutions, and supporting medical clinics for low-income residents. Eastman is regarded as one of the most influential and well-known residents of Rochester, New York.

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