Famous Quotes in History by Thomas Edison - 1

Being busy does not always mean real work. The object of all work is production or accomplishment and to either of these ends there must be forethought, system, planning, intelligence, and honest purpose, as well as perspiration. Seeming to do is not doing. - Thomas Edison

Genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration. - Thomas Edison

Just because something doesn't do what you planned it to do doesn't mean it's useless. - Thomas Edison

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison

There is no substitute for hard work.

To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk - Thomas Edison