Quotes By Thomas A. Edison

Discontent is the first necessity of progress.

I know this world is ruled by infinite intelligence. Everything that surrounds us- everything that exists - proves that there are infinite laws behind it. There can be no denying this fact. It is mathematical in its precision.

The chief function of the body is to carry the brain around.

The best thinking has been done in solitude. The worst has been done in turmoil.

Non-violence leads to the highest ethics, which is the goal of all evolution. Until we stop harming all other living beings, we are still savages.

The reason a lot of people do not recognize opportunity is because it usually goes around wearing overalls looking like hard work.

His genius he was quite content in one brief sentence to define; Of inspiration one percent, of perspiration, ninety nine.

Anything that won't sell, I don't want to invent. Its sale is proof of utility, and utility is success.

Be courageous. I have seen many depressions in business. Always America has emerged from these stronger and more prosperous. Be brave as your fathers before you. Have faith! Go forward!

Great ideas originate in the muscles.

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

Results! Why, man, I have gotten a lot of results. I know several thousand things that won't work.

There is no substitute for hard work.

The value of an idea lies in the using of it.

It is astonishing what an effort it seems to be for many people to put their brains definitely and systematically to work.

Religion is all bunk.

To have a great idea, have a lot of them.

When I have fully decided that a result is worth getting I go ahead of it and make trial after trial until it comes.

Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits.

I never did a day's work in my life. It was all fun.

What you are will show in what you do.

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