Here are some popular quotes and statements from Thomas Alva Edison.
Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.
I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.
Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.
If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves.
There is no substitute for hard work.
Show me a thoroughly satisfied man and I will show you a failure.
It is very beautiful over there!
The value of an idea lies in the using of it.