It is astonishing what an effort
â
It is astonishing what an effort
it seems to be for many people
to put their brains definitely and systematically to work.
â
Meaning
This quote means many people fail not from lack of intelligence, but from failing to apply it with discipline and system.
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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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