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Expedient Quote by Thomas A. Edison

“There is no expedient to which a man will not go to avoid the real labor of thinking.” quote by Thomas A. Edison
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““There is no expedient to which a man will not go to avoid the real labor of thinking.””

Thomas A. Edison

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Source Speech: Innovation Conference, 1910

People will take any shortcut to avoid the hard work of thinking critically.

In simple terms: Avoiding thinking leads to shortcuts.

Key Takeaway

Embrace deep thinking over easy fixes.

Themes

critical thinking shortcuts innovation

Mood

analytical inquisitive

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • business strategy
  • academic research
  • personal decisions

Key Concepts

Cognitive bias problem solving

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we prefer easy answers?
  • How can we cultivate disciplined thought?
A Different Perspective

Shortcuts may seem efficient but cause long‑term issues.

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