Nearly every man who develops
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Nearly every man who develops an idea
works it up to the point where it looks impossible,
and then he gets discouraged.
That's not the place to become discouraged.
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Meaning
This quote means the moment a project looks impossible is often exactly when persistence matters most. Difficulty is not a signal to stop.
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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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