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Thomas Edison

1847 - 1931

Thomas Edison was an American inventor and businessman who is best known for his development of many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph and the electric light bulb. He held over 1,000 patents for his inventions and was one of the most prolific inventors in history.

  1. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.

    Thomas Edison
    #succeed#effort#perseverance

  2. Just because something doesn't do what you planned it to do doesn't mean it's useless.

    Thomas Edison
    #utility#adaptability#perspective

  3. Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.

    Thomas EdisonHis Life and Inventions, p. 123, 1910
    #genius#effort#inspiration

  4. There’s a way to do it better. Find it.

    Thomas Edison
    #improvement#persistence#discovery

  5. Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.

    Thomas Edison
    #opportunity#work#effort

  6. There is no substitute for hard work.

    Thomas Edison
    #work#effort#perseverance

  7. If we all did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves.

    Thomas EdisonMotivating Humans: Goals, Emotions, and Personal Agency Beliefs, p. 17, 1992
    #capability#potential#astonishment