I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
Quote by Thomas Alva Edison about failure, work
Quotes by Thomas Alva Edison
8 quotes by Thomas Alva Edison
Thomas Alva Edison - important American inventor and businessman
Also called: Thomas Edison.
Was born on 11 feb 1847.
Died on 18 oct 1931, at 84 years old.
Died on 18 oct 1931, at 84 years old.
Origin country: United States
Biography: Thomas Alva Edison (February 11, 1847 – October 18, 1931) was an American inventor and businessman who has been described as America's greatest inventor. He developed many devices in fields such as electric power generation, mass communication, sound...
Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.
Quote by Thomas Alva Edison about violence, weakness, time
Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.
Quote by Thomas Alva Edison about genius, inspiration
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.
Quote by Thomas Alva Edison about chance, work, people
Good fortune is what happens when opportunity meets with planning.
Quote by Thomas Alva Edison about good luck, wealth, chance, good
Everyone steals in commerce and industry. I've stolen a lot, myself. But I know how to steal! They don't know how to steal!
Quote by Thomas Alva Edison about ability, commerce
Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.
Quote by Thomas Alva Edison about failure, life, people
