Thomas Edison Quote # 7

I never perfected an invention that I did not think about in terms of the service it might give others. I find out what the world needs, then I proceed to invent.

Thomas Edison Quote # 6

Nearly every man who develops an idea works at it up to the point where it looks impossible, and then gets discouraged. That's not the place to become discouraged.

Thomas Edison Quote # 5

The three things that are most essential to achievement are common sense, hard work and stick-to-it-iv-ness.

Thomas Edison Quote # 4

I have friends in overalls whose friendship I would not swap for the favor of the kings of the world.

Thomas Edison Quote # 3

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.

Thomas Edison Quote # 2

Faith, as well intentioned as it may be, must be built on facts, not fiction-faith in fiction is a damnable false hope.

Thomas Edison Quote # 1

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