Thomas Edison

Thomas Edison Quotes

Estimated IQ: 185

10 famous and inspiring quotes from Thomas Edison

Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.

— Thomas Edison

I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't 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

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

— Thomas Edison

The three great essentials to achieve anything worthwhile are: hard work, stick-to-itiveness, and common sense.

— Thomas Edison

Vision without execution is hallucination.

— 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

I never did a day's work in my life, it was all fun.

— Thomas Edison

To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk.

— Thomas Edison

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Thomas Edison (estimated IQ 185) is one of history's most celebrated minds. These quotes reflect the depth of thought and wisdom that made Thomas Edison one of the greatest geniuses who ever lived.

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