We have merely scratched the surface of the store of knowledge which will come to us. I believe that we are now,… — Thomas A. Edison Copy Share Image
I believe that the science of chemistry alone almost proves the existence of an intelligent creator. — Thomas A. Edison Copy Share Image
The only time I really become discouraged is when I think of all the things I would like to do and the… — Thomas A. Edison Copy Share Image
Barring serious accidents, if you are not preoccupied with worry and you work hard, you can look forward to a reasonably lengthy… — Thomas A. Edison Copy Share Image
Because ideas have to be original only with regard to their adaptation to the problem at hand, I am always extremely interested… — Thomas A. Edison Copy Share Image
I never did anything worth doing entirely by accident. . . Almost none of my inventions came about totally by accident. They… — Thomas A. Edison Copy Share Image
To me, the idea and expectation that the day is slowly and surely coming when we will be able to honestly say… — Thomas A. Edison Copy Share Image
A good idea is never lost. Even though its originator or possessor may die, it will someday be reborn in the mind… — Thomas A. Edison Copy Share Image
I have far more respect for the person with a single idea who gets there than for the person with a thousand… — Thomas A. Edison Copy Share Image
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… — Thomas A. Edison Copy Share Image
If we did all the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves. — Thomas A. Edison Copy Share Image
Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration. As a result, a genius is often a talented person who has simply… — Thomas A. Edison Copy Share Image
As a cure for worrying, work is far better than whiskey. I always found that, if I began to worry, the best… — Thomas A. Edison Copy Share Image
My main purpose in life is to make money so I can afford to go on creating more inventions.... — Thomas A. Edison Copy Share Image
The doctor of the future will no longer treat the human frame with drugs, but rather will cure and prevent disease with… — Thomas A. Edison Copy Share Image
From his neck down a man is worth a couple of dollars a day, from his neck up he is worth anything… — Thomas A. Edison Copy Share Image
I love great music and art, but I think 'cubist' songs and paintings are hideous. — Thomas A. Edison Copy Share Image
Most of the exercise I get is from standing and walking around laboratory tables all day. I derive more benefit and entertainment… — Thomas A. Edison Copy Share Image
We are striking it big in the electric light, better than my vivid imagination first conceived. Where this thing is going to stop Lord… — Thomas A. Edison Copy Share Image
I will not say I failed 1000 times, I will say that I discovered there are 1000 ways that can cause failure — Thomas A. Edison Copy Share Image
Even though I am nearly deaf, I seem to be gifted with a kind of inner hearing which enables me to detect sounds and… — Thomas A. Edison Copy Share Image
Being busy does not always mean real work. The object of all work is production or accomplishment and to either of these ends there… — Thomas A. Edison Copy Share Image
The very first thing an executive must have is a fine memory. Of course it does not follow that a man with a fine… — Thomas A. Edison Copy Share Image
Personally, I enjoy working about 18 hours a day. Besides the short catnaps I take each day, I average about four to five hours… — Thomas A. Edison Copy Share Image
The brain can be developed just the same as the muscles can be developed, if on will only take the pains to train the… — Thomas A. Edison Copy Share Image
“People who will not turn a shovel full of dirt on the project nor contribute a pound of material, will collect more money from… — Thomas A. Edison Copy Share Image
When I have fully decided that a result is worth getting I go ahead of it and make trial after trial until it comes. — Thomas A. Edison Copy Share Image
I remember that I was never able to get along at school. I was at the foot of the class. — Thomas A. Edison Copy Share Image
