Top 10 Famous Quotes by Thomas A. Edison

Thomas Edison, born in 1847, was a prolific American inventor with over a thousand patents. His groundbreaking work included the invention of the practical incandescent light bulb, phonograph, and early motion picture technology. Edison's innovations revolutionized society, extending productivity and entertainment possibilities. He founded the Edison Electric Light Company and his Menlo Park laboratory became a center of innovation. Edison's legacy is defined by his entrepreneurial spirit, perseverance, and dedication to innovation. He passed away in 1931, leaving behind a profound impact on modern technology and society, inspiring inventors and innovators for generations to come.

Top 10 Famous Quotes by Thomas A. Edison

1. "Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration."
— Thomas A. Edison

2. "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
— Thomas A. Edison

3. "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."
— Thomas A. Edison

4. "Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time."
— Thomas A. Edison

5. "Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up."
— Thomas A. Edison

6. "The three great essentials to achieve anything worth while are: hard work, stick-to-itiveness, and common sense."
— Thomas A. Edison

7. "The value of an idea lies in the using of it."
— Thomas A. Edison

8. "I never did a day's work in my life. It was all fun."
— Thomas A. Edison

9. "There's a way to do it better - find it."
— Thomas A. Edison

10. "Your worth consists in what you are and not in what you have."
— Thomas A. Edison