Waste is worse than loss
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Waste is worse than loss.
The time is coming,
when every person who lays claim to ability,
will keep the question of waste before him constantly,
The scope of thrift is limitless.
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Meaning
This quote means waste is more damaging than simple loss because it reflects preventable misuse. Careful thrift is a limitless form of intelligence.
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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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