Thomas Edison Quotes
Enjoy these inspirational words in our collection of Thomas Edison quotes. Let Mr. Edison inspire you not to give up. His thoughts, and sayings are ones that are encouraging. Thomas Edison was born in Milan, Ohio, USA, February 11, 1847, died on October 18, 1931. While he had many accomplishments in his lifetime, he is most remembered for his invention of the lightbulb. As you can see from his quotes below, he had a strong work ethic, and was determined not to give up. He presevered and had a positive attitude when he faced challenges. Truly, Thomas A. Edison's persistence and determination is an inspiration to all of us! Enjoy the words of wisdom in these inspirational quotes by the famous Thomas Edison:.I never did anything worth doing by accident, nor did any of my inventions come by accident; they came by work.
Thomas Edison
Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.
Thomas Edison
I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward.
Thomas Edison
There is always a better way.
Thomas Edison
We don't know a millionth of one percent about anything.
Thomas Edison
Show me a thoroughly satisfied man and I will show you a failure.
Thomas Edison
There is no substitute for hard work.
Thomas Edison
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.
Thomas Edison
The first requisite for success is the ability to apply your physical and mental energies to one problem incessantly without growing weary.
Thomas Edison
Genius is one per cent inspiration, ninety-nine per cent perspiration.
Thomas Edison
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more inspirational words of wisdom by Thomas A. Edison:
The three great essentials to achieve anything worth while are,
first, hard work; second, stick-to-itiveness; third, common sense.
Thomas Edison
To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk.
Thomas Edison
Anything that won't sell, I don't want to invent. Its sale is proof of utility, and utility is success.
Thomas Edison
As a cure for worrying, work is better than whiskey.
Thomas Edison
I have friends in overalls whose friendship I would not swap for the favor of the kings of the world.
Thomas Edison
We shall have no better conditions in the future if we are satisfied with all those which we have at present.
Thomas Edison
Being busy does not always mean real work. The object of all work is production or accomplishment and to either of these ends there must be forethought, system, planning, intelligence, and honest purpose, as well as perspiration. Seeming to do is not doing.
Thomas Edison
Restlessness and discontent are the necessities of progress.
Thomas Edison
Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.
Thomas Edison
Results! Why man, I have gotten a lot of results. I know of several thousand things that won't work.
Thomas Edison
Nearly every man who develops an idea works at it up to the point where it looks impossible, and then gets discouraged. That's not the place to become discouraged.
Thomas Edison
Discontent is the first necessity of progress.
Thomas Edison
Be courageous. I have seen many depressions in business. Always America has emerged from these stronger and more prosperous. Be brave as your fathers before you. Have faith! Go forward!
Thomas Edison
Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits.
Thomas Edison