Quote by Thomas Alva Edison

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

I never did anything by accident, nor did any of my inventio

Summary

This quote, attributed to Thomas Edison, emphasizes the importance of hard work and intentionality in achieving success. Edison suggests that nothing he accomplished or invented was a result of mere chance or coincidence. Instead, he attributes his achievements solely to diligent and purposeful effort. By emphasizing the necessity of hard work over accidental discoveries, the quote reinforces the idea that success is a product of intentional and dedicated labor rather than luck alone.

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By Thomas Alva Edison

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