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“Results? Why, man, I have gotten lots of results! If I find 10,000 ways something won't work, I haven't failed. I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is often a step forward…” quote by Thomas A. Edison
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“Results? Why, man, I have gotten lots of results! If I find 10,000 ways something won't work, I haven't failed. I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is often a step forward…”

Thomas A. Edison

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Finding many ways something fails shows progress; each failure is data moving you closer to success.

In simple terms: Failure is a step toward success.

Key Takeaway

Embrace failures as data.

Themes

perseverance innovation learning resilience

Mood

determined optimistic

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • scientific research
  • entrepreneurship
  • personal goals

Key Concepts

trial and error growth mindset

Questions to Reflect On

  • What patterns emerge from repeated failures?
  • How can you turn each failure into actionable insight?
A Different Perspective

Success still needs strategic direction, not just many attempts.

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