Thomas A. Edison

Showing quotations 1 to 17 of 17 total Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits. Thomas A. EdisonFaith, as well intentioned as it may be, must be built on facts, not fiction--faith in fiction is a damnable false hope. Thomas A. EdisonHell, there are no rules here-- we're trying to accomplish something. Thomas A. EdisonI never did a day's work in my life. It was all fun. Thomas A. EdisonIf we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves. Thomas A. EdisonJust because something doesn't do what you planned it to do doesn't mean it's useless. Thomas A. Edison Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. Thomas A. Edison Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. Thomas A. Edison Results! Why, man, I have gotten a lot of results. I know several thousand things that won't work. Thomas A. EdisonThe doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest her or his patients in the care of the human frame, in a proper diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease. Thomas A. EdisonThere is no expedient to which a man will not go to avoid the labor of thinking. Thomas A. EdisonTo invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk. Thomas A. Edison We don't know a millionth of one percent about anything. Thomas A. EdisonI have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. Thomas A. Edison, (attributed)If I find 10,000 ways something won't work, I haven't failed. I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward. Thomas A. Edison, Encyclopaedia BritannicaGenius is one per cent inspiration, ninety-nine per cent perspiration. Thomas A. Edison, Harper's Monthly, 1932 Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration. Thomas A. Edison, Harper's Monthly, 1932

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