# George Stephenson — A Day at a Time character guide

> George Stephenson in A Day at a Time by Archibald Alexander.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Stephenson

**First appearance:** 0003-i-a-day-at-a-time

## Who they are

Railway pioneer, referenced as an example of perseverance and innovation.

## In the story

### [III: A Triple Best](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_day_at_a_time_se/chapters/iii-a-triple-best)

His life motto 'Make the best of everything; think the best of everybody; hope the best for yourself' is the central theme of the chapter.

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