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Thomas A. Edison Quotes
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.
Thomas A. Edison

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Date of Birth:
February 11, 1847
Date of Death:
October 18, 1931
Nationality:
American
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