His genius he was quite content in one brief
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His genius he was quite content in one brief sentence to define;
Of inspiration one percent, of perspiration, ninety nine.
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Meaning
This quote restates the idea that genius is overwhelmingly the product of effort rather than inspiration alone.
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Thomas A. Edison
Thomas A. Edison was an American inventor and businessman, credited with pioneering innovations like the light bulb and phonograph. His quotes often reflect invention, persistence, and ingenuity. Edison inspires inventors, entrepreneurs, and innovators to embrace creativity, problem-solving, and relentless effort in pursuing groundbreaking ideas.
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