Just because something doesn't do
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Just because something doesn't do
what you planned it to do doesn't mean it's useless.
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Meaning
This quote means usefulness should not be judged only by initial intention. Unexpected outcomes can still have value.
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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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