Quote by Thomas A. Edison

Being busy does not always mean real work. The object of all work is production or accomplishment and to either of these ends there must be forethought, system, planning, intelligence, and honest purpose, as well as perspiration. Seeming to do is not doing.

Being busy does not always mean real work. The object of all

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This quote highlights that being busy does not necessarily equate to productive work. It emphasizes that the true purpose of work is to achieve results or accomplishments. To attain these goals, it is essential to employ forethought, planning, systematization, intelligence, and sincere intention, alongside hard work. Simply appearing to be engaged in work does not equate to actually getting things done or making progress towards achievement.

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