A Dozen Great Thomas Edison Quotes

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

I have far more respect for the person with a single idea who gets there than for the person with a thousand ideas who does nothing.

Many of life's failures are experienced by people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.

There are no rules here, we're just trying to accomplish something.

The only time I really become discouraged is when I think of all the things I would like to do and the little time I have in which to do them.

Maturity is often more absurd than youth and very frequently is most unjust to youth.

The dove is my emblem.... I want to save and advance human life, not destroy it.... I am proud of the fact that I never invented weapons to kill.

Its obvious that we don't know one millionth of one percent about anything.

I believe that the science of chemistry alone almost proves the existence of an intelligent creator.

Be courageous! Whatever setbacks America has encountered, it has always emerged as a stronger and more prosperous nation.... Be brave as your fathers before you. Have faith and go forward!

If parents pass enthusiasm along to their children, they will leave them an estate of incalculable value.

Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.