George Washington Goethals Quotes

United States, Officer
June 29, 1858 – January, 21, 1928.

George Washington Goethals was a United States Army General and civil engineer, best known for his administration and supervision of the construction and the opening of the Panama Canal. He was the State Engineer of New Jersey and the Acting Quartermaster General of the United States Army.

Also known as Civil Engineer

Knowledge of our duties is the most essential part of the philosophy of life. If you escape duty you avoid action. The world demands results.

George Washington Goethals
- Action
- Results
- Duties
Faith in the ability of a leader is of slight service unless it be united with faith in his justice.

George Washington Goethals
- Faith
- Justice
- Service

Successfully to accomplish any task it is necessary not only that you should give it the best there is in you, but that you should obtain for it the best there is in those under your guidance.

George Washington Goethals
- Best
- Task
- Guidance