George Burton Adams Born : June 3, 1851 Died : May 26, 1925 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by George Burton Adams Note how good you feel after you have encouraged someone else. No other argument is necessary to suggest that never miss the opportunity to give encouragement. George Burton Adams encouragement opportunity appreciation There is no such thing as a 'self-made' man. We are made up of thousands of others. Everyone who has ever done a kind deed for us, or spoken one word of encouragement to us, has entered into the make-up of our character and of our thoughts, as well as our success. George Burton Adams