Thomas Edison Quotes and Biography
Thomas Edison Biography
- Full name: Thomas Alva Edison, known as Thomas Edison
- Born: February 11, 1847 in Milan, Ohio, U.S.
- Died: October 18, 1931 in West Orange, New Jersey, U.S
- Thomas Edison was a prolific inventor and entrepreneur who is best known for his invention of the lightbulb.
- Edison also invented the phonograph and the motion picture camera.
- His moniker was the "The Wizard of Menlo Park".
- A pioneer in applying the principles of mass production and large-scale teams to the process of invention
- Edison is also credited with creating the first industrial research laboratory.
- As an inventor, held 1,093 US patents.
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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.”
“There is no substitute for hard work.”
“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”
“If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves.”
“What you are will show in what you do.”
“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.”
“The three great essentials to achieve anything worthwhile are: Hard work, Stick-to-itiveness, and Common sense.”
“Maturity is often more absurd than youth and very frequently is most unjust to youth.”
“Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.”
“I never did a day’s work in my life. It was all fun.”
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