Results! Why, man, I have gotten a lot of results. I know several thousand things that won't work.
Thomas A. EdisonUnfortunately, there seems to be far more opportunity out there than ability.... We should remember that good fortune often happens when opportunity meets with preparation.
Thomas A. EdisonI believe that the science of chemistry alone almost proves the existence of an intelligent creator.
Thomas A. EdisonIt has been just so in all my inventions. The first step is an intuition-and comes with a burst, then difficulties arise. This thing that gives out and then that-"Bugs"as such little faults and difficulties are called show themselves and months of anxious watching, study and labor are requisite before commercial success-or failure-is certainly reached.
Thomas A. Edison