62 Quotes by Thomas Edison

The stomach is the only part of man which can be fully satisfied. The yearning of man's brain for new knowledge and experience and for more pleasant and comfortable surroundings never can be completely met. It is an appetite which cannot be appeased.

Many of life's failures are experienced by people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.

Maturity is often more absurd than youth and very frequently is most unjust to youth.

The successful person makes a habit of doing what the failing person doesn't like to do.

It is astonishing what an effort it seems to be for many people to put their brains definitely and systematically to work.

Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. Accordingly a genius is often merely a talented person who has done all of his or her homework.

The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will involve the patient in the proper use of food, fresh air, and exercise.

Restlessness and discontent are the first necessities of progress.

There is no substitute for hard work.