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Thomas A. Edison Quotes

His genius he was quite content in one brief sentence to define; Of inspiration one percent, of perspiration, ninety nine.
Thomas A. Edison

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Category:
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Date of Birth:
February 11, 1847
Date of Death:
October 18, 1931
Nationality:
American
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Select Thomas A. Edison Quotations:
What you are will show in what you do.
Thomas A. Edison

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Thomas A. Edison

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Thomas A. Edison

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Thomas A. Edison

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

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


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