Quotes by Thomas Edison

Thomas Alva Edison was an American inventor and businessman, who has been described as America's greatest inventor. He developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and the long-lasting, practical electric light bulb.

The best Quotes and Sayings

There is no substitute for hard work.

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

Work, Chances & OpportunitiesThomas Edison
 
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The chief function of the body is to carry the brain around.

BrainThomas Edison
 
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I have not failed. I've just found 10.000 ways that won't work.

Failures & Mistakes, SuccessThomas Edison
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It's very beautiful over there.

Last WordsThomas Edison, last words - October 18th 1931
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If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.

Self-ConfidenceThomas Edison
 
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Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.

Work, Giving Up, BeginningThomas Edison
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