Thomas Edison
Thomas Alva Edison was an American inventor and businessman. He developed many devices in fields such as electric power generation, sound recording, and motion pictures. These inventions, which include the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and early versions of the electric light bulb, have had a widespread impact on the modern industrialized world. He was one of the first inventors to apply the principles of organized science and teamwork to the process of invention, working with many researchers and employees. He established the first industrial research laboratory.
WikipediaThomas Edison Quotes (8)
"Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration."
View quote details →"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."
View quote details →"If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves."
View quote details →"Discontent is the first necessity of progress."
View quote details →"Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up."
View quote details →"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time."
View quote details →"If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves."
View quote details →"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
View quote details →