Quotes by Thomas A. Edison

I did not fail a thousand times. I found a thousand ways that did not work.

The true measure of an invention is not its initial brilliance, but its capacity to adapt and improve.

What you are teaches far more effectively than what you say.

There is no substitute for hard work. Genius without effort is a canvas left blank.

Failure is not the opposite of success; it's a stepping stone.

Progress is not a gift; it is earned with relentless effort.

Don't be afraid of failure. Be afraid of not trying.

Success is not a destination, but a continuous journey of adaptation and improvement.

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

Mistakes are the portals of discovery.

The only sure way to fail is to stop trying.

The future is not a distant star, but a seed planted by our present actions.

Progress is not a gift; it's earned through relentless effort.

Restlessness is the mother of invention.

Don't fear mistakes. Fear not learning from them.

I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. And that's valuable knowledge.

The greatest invention is often the simplest solution to a complex problem.

To improve, invent.

The value of an idea lies in using it.

The biggest reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more.

Restlessness is discontent, but discontent is often the seed of invention.

Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration. The rest is marketing.

Doubt is a thief of progress. Trust your vision, trust your work.

Don't be afraid to stumble. The floor is where many find the things they need to rise higher.

Every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward.

The world rewards those who act, not those who contemplate.

Doubt is a thief that steals more dreams than failure ever will.

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

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

Develop your ideas, and they will develop you.

The true measure of invention isn't novelty, but improvement.

Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration. But that one percent... it is the key to all.

The value of an idea lies in its application, not its mere existence.

There is no substitute for hard work. Never give up. Never, ever give up.

Tomorrow's possibilities are born from today's experiments.

The mind is a laboratory. Experiments are the path to discovery, and sometimes, destruction is part of the process.

Genius is often just persistence in disguise.

The true measure of an invention is not its ingenuity, but its impact on the lives of everyday people.

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams, and are willing to work tirelessly to make them a reality.

There's a way to do it better - find it.

Genius is often just a long apprenticeship.

Don't be afraid of making mistakes. It's proof that you are trying.

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams, and work tirelessly to make them reality.

Genius is often just hard work disguised as a miracle.

Progress is not made by early risers. It is made by those who stay up late and think.

The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.

Doubt is a thief; it steals opportunities before they arrive. Dismiss it.

Don't be afraid of mistakes; they are proof you are trying.

The true measure of an invention is not its ingenuity, but its impact on the lives of ordinary people.

Curiosity is the spark that ignites the engine of innovation.