Thomas Edison

Engineering American 1847 – 1931 224 quotes

Most prolific inventor, light bulb and phonograph

Quotes by Thomas Edison

I am a great believer in the power of teamwork.

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I have always been a man who was interested in helping others.

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The first thing is to find out what the world needs. Then you go ahead and try to invent it.

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I don't think there's any substitute for hard work, and I think that's the secret of success.

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The phonograph is a machine that talks.

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My main purpose in life is to make enough money to create more inventions.

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I am not an inventor. I am a discoverer.

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I have always been a believer in the power of the individual.

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I have always been a great admirer of the American spirit.

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I have always been a great believer in the future.

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I have always been a great believer in progress.

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I have always been a great believer in the power of the human mind.

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I have always been a great believer in the power of hard work.

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I have always been a great believer in the power of perseverance.

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I have always been a great believer in the power of imagination.

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I have always been a great believer in the power of innovation.

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I have always been a great believer in the power of invention.

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I have always been a great believer in the power of discovery.

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I have always been a great believer in the power of exploration.

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I have always been a great believer in the power of experimentation.

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