One might think that the money value of an invention constitutes its reward to the man who loves his work. But... I continue to find my greatest pleasure, and so my reward, in the work that precedes what the world calls success.Thomas Alva Edison
They say President Wilson has blundered. Perhaps he has, but I notice he usually blunders forward.Thomas Alva Edison
I find my greatest pleasure, and so my reward, in the work that precedes what the world calls success.Thomas Alva Edison
When I have fully decided that a result is worth getting I go ahead of it and make trial after trial until it comes.Thomas Alva Edison
It is astonishing what an effort it seems to be for many people to put their brains definitely and systematically to work.Thomas Alva Edison
Nearly every man who develops an idea works it up to the point where it looks impossible, and then he gets discouraged. That's not the place to become discouraged.Thomas Alva Edison
His genius he was quite content in one brief sentence to define; Of inspiration one percent, of perspiration, ninety nine.Thomas Alva Edison
Maturity is often more absurd than youth and very frequently is most unjust to youth.Thomas Alva Edison
I never did anything by accident, nor did any of my inventions come by accident; they came by work.Thomas Alva Edison