Restlessness is discontent, and discontent is the first necessity of progress. Show me a thoroughly satisfied man, and I will show you a failure.
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Thomas EdisonThe Diary and Sundry Observations of Thomas Alva Edison (1948)
About Thomas Edison
American inventor of the phonograph and a practical electric light bulb. (1847-1931)
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- Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.Edison & Ford Quote Book (2003); no primary source
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