| Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. Thomas Edison Effort |
| More from Thomas Edison |
| They say President Wilson has blundered. Perhaps he has, but I notice he usually blunders forward. Thomas Edison |
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| I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. Thomas Edison |
| Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. Thomas Edison |
| The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease. Thomas Edison |
| Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration. Thomas Edison |
| Just because something doesn't do what you planned it to do doesn't mean it's useless. Thomas Edison |
| Result! Why, man, I have gotten a lot of results. I know several thousand things that won't work. Thomas Edison |
| There is no strong performance without a little fanaticism in the performer. Thomas Edison |
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| I find that a great part of the information I have was acquired by looking up something and finding something else on the way. Thomas Edison |
| To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk. Thomas Edison |
| More in the Effort category |
| "Efficiency is intelligent laziness." Anonymous Effort |
| [This quote had been associated with David Dunham, who has stated that he is not the originator.] Anonymous Effort |
| "You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it come true. You may have to work for it, however." Richard Bach Effort |
| "It's the constant and determined effort that breaks down resistance, sweeps away all obstacles." Claude M. Bristol Effort |
| Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence is the key to unlocking our potential. Liane Cardes Effort |
| "It is no use saying, 'We are doing our best.' You have got to succeed in doing what is necessary." Sir Winston Churchill Effort |
| We aim above the mark to hit the mark. Ralph Waldo Emerson Effort |
| "You get the best out of others when you give the best of yourself." Harry Firestone Effort |
| "One that would have the fruit must climb the tree." Thomas Fuller Effort |
| "Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do." Johann von Goethe Effort |
