Quote by Thomas Alva Edison

His genius he was quite content in one brief sentence to define; Of inspiration one percent, of perspiration, ninety nine.

His genius he was quite content in one brief sentence to def

Summary

This quote suggests that to achieve true genius, only one percent is attributed to natural brilliance or inspiration, while the remaining ninety-nine percent is credited to hard work and dedication. It emphasizes the importance of putting in effort and exerting oneself to achieve excellence, implying that success is primarily a result of perseverance and determined labor rather than relying solely on innate talent.

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By Thomas Alva Edison

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