Thomas Edison

Thomas Alva Edison (1847 – 1931) was an American inventor, scientist and businessman who developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and a long-lasting, practical electric light bulb. Thomas Edison was one of the first inventors to apply the principles of mass production and large teamwork to the process of invention, and therefore is often credited with the creation of the first industrial research laboratory.

“Genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.” – Thomas Edison

“Good fortune is what happens when opportunity meets with planning.” – Thomas Edison

“I am proud of the fact that I never invented weapons to kill.” – Thomas Edison

“I have not failed. I have just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” -  Thomas Edison

“If we all did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves.” – Thomas Edison

“It is astonishing what an effort it seems to be for many people to put their brains definitely and systematically to 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

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

“Show me a thoroughly satisfied man and I will show you a failure.” – Thomas Edison

“There ain’t no rules around here. We’re trying to accomplish something.” – Thomas Edison

“To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk.”  – Thomas Edison

“What a man’s mind can create, man’s character can control.” – Thomas Edison

“When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this . . . you haven’t.” – Thomas Edison