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I never view mistakes as failures. They are simply opportunities to find out what doesn't work.

I never view mistakes as failures. They are simply opportunities to find out what doesn't work.

Thomas A. Edison
Mistake, Failure, Opportunity

Each time you fail, you have eliminated another wrong option.

Thomas A. Edison
Failure, Failing

Show me a thoroughly satisfied man - and I will show you a failure.

Thomas A. Edison
Success, Educational, Failure
"The Diary and Sundry Observations of Thomas Alva Edison". Book by Thomas A. Edison, 1948.

Restlessness is discontent and discontent is the first necessity of progress. Show me a thoroughly satisfied man and I will show you a failure.

Thomas A. Edison
Inspirational, Motivational, Failure
"The Diary and Sundry Observations of Thomas Alva Edison". Book by Thomas A. Edison, 1948.

Negative results are just what I want. They’re just as valuable to me as positive results. I can never find the thing that does the job best until I find the ones that don’t.

Thomas A. Edison
Success, Jobs, Failure

A failure teaches you that something can't be done-that way.

Thomas A. Edison
Failure, Done, Way

Show me a completely contented person and I'll show you a failure.

Thomas A. Edison
Failure, Failing, Show Me

To have a great idea, have a lot of them.

Thomas A. Edison
Positive, Smart, Failure

Every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward

Thomas A. Edison
Perseverance, Determination, Failure

They say President Wilson has blundered. Perhaps he has, but I notice he usually blunders forward.

Thomas A. Edison
Failure, President, Wilson

I have not failed 700 times. I have not failed once. I have succeeded in proving that those 700 ways will not work. When I have eliminated the ways that will not work, I will find the way that will work.

Thomas A. Edison
Inspirational, Failure, Way

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