Burt Shavitz
1935 - 2015
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Quotes
Biography
Burt Shavitz was an American beekeeper and co-founder of Burt's Bees, a well-known natural personal care products company. Born in 1935 in Manhattan, New York City, Shavitz started beekeeping as a hobby and developed a passion for it. In the 1980s, he met Roxanne Quimby, and together they founded Burt's Bees, initially selling candles made from beeswax. The business later expanded to include various skincare products, becoming a successful brand known for its commitment to using natural ingredients.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
If you're going to do something, do it well. Try not to compromise, because compromising is second best.
2
The landscape belongs to the person who looks at it.
3
I've always been content with very little. But I'm even more content with absolutely nothing.
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I stayed because Roxanne needed my creativity, and I needed her practicality.
5
I'm no role model. The real role models are the men and women working to make this a better world.