Thomas A. Edison Quotes

One might think that the money value of an invention constitutes its reward to the man who loves his work. But... I continue to find my greatest pleasure, and so my reward, in the work that precedes what the world calls success.

Anything that won't sell, I don't want to invent. Its sale is proof of utility, and utility is success.

Results! Why, man, I have gotten a lot of results.... -Thomas A. Edison

Results! Why, man, I have gotten a lot of results. I know several thousand things that won't work.

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is... -Thomas A. Edison

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.

To my mind the old masters are not art; their valu... -Thomas A. Edison

To my mind the old masters are not art; their value is in their scarcity.

Show me a thoroughly satisfied man and I will show... -Thomas A. Edison

Show me a thoroughly satisfied man and I will show you a failure.

I never did a day's work in my life. It was all fu... -Thomas A. Edison

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

I find my greatest pleasure, and so my reward, in the work that precedes what the world calls success.

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

Great ideas originate in the muscles.

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This quote presents a perspective that physical actions or efforts are essential in generating creative and innovative ideas. It suggests that the process of engaging in physical activities or work can stimulate the mind and lead to the emergence of groundbreaking ideas or solutions to problems.

Just because something doesn't do what you planned... -Thomas A. Edison

Just because something doesn't do what you planned it to do doesn't mean it's useless.

Religion is all bunk.

I have friends in overalls whose friendship I would not swap for the favor of the kings of the world.

Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine ... -Thomas A. Edison

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

Restlessness is discontent and discontent is the first necessity of progress. Show me a thoroughly satisfied man and I will show you a failure.

If we did all the things we are capable of, we wou... -Thomas A. Edison

If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves.

The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will instruct his patient in the care of the human frame, in diet, and the cause and prevention of disease.

The chief function of the body is to carry the bra... -Thomas A. Edison

The chief function of the body is to carry the brain around.

What you are will show in what you do.

There is no substitute for hard work.

To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile ... -Thomas A. Edison

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

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This quote emphasizes the essential elements for innovation or creativity, suggesting that both a fertile imagination and access to resources or materials, even if seemingly insignificant, are crucial for the process of invention. It highlights the notion that innovative ideas often arise from the combination of imaginative thinking and the repurposing or reimagining of existing materials or objects.

I know this world is ruled by infinite intelligence. Everything that surrounds us- everything that exists - proves that there are infinite laws behind it. There can be no denying this fact. It is mathematical in its precision.

Waste is worse than loss. The time is coming when every person who lays claim to ability will keep the question of waste before him constantly. The scope of thrift is limitless.