I have not failed. I've just found 10
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I have not failed.
I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
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Meaning
This quote means failed attempts are not wasted if they reveal what does not work. Experimentation turns failure into knowledge.
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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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