Thomas Edison ­– The Inventor

Thomas Edison did not invent the first light bulb, but his great improvements to the light bulb's design are some of his most memorable and celebrated achievements. Click the following link or image to see a PDF copy of his US patent number 223898 concerning his "Electric-Lamp": US223898

 

Here are a few quotes from Mr. Edison:

"I never did anything by accident,
nor did any of my inventions come by accident;
they came by work."

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

"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!"

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

"To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk."

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