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2/2/2007 4:06 pm Last Read: |
Thomas Edison performed 50,000 experiments before he succeeded in producing a light bulb that did not quickly burn out. We might assume the famous inventor would have had some serious doubts along the way. But when asked if he ever became discouraged working so long without results, Edison replied, “Results? Why, I know 50,000 things that won’t work.” He is quoted as saying, “Genius is 2% inspiration and 98 % perspiration” . Edison worked 18 hour days and practiced Herculean patience. Once he recognized the value of an idea, Edison stayed with the process until he discovered its secret. His alkaline storage battery became a reality after 10,000 failed experiments! Some associated illustrations and quotes on perservering: Tanzanian runner limps to finish Christopher Reeve, Napoleon, etc. on Perservering Pilot sucked out of the airplane Thomas Edison on Failure Olympic Gold Medalist, Wilma Rudolph The lesson of the Two Frogs President Andrew Jackson People who Perserved |
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2/2/2007 5:37 pm |
boy he had a lot more patience than me... LOL  nance
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2/3/2007 12:02 am |
PERSEVERANCE  it isn't always the rabbit that wins the race,the tortoise can tell us a lot..... One Must CONTINUE until a result or method is found.... It is easy to throw in the towel,many just give up and there are many great inventions now laying in a grave yard  I hope all my thoughts don't end up there,I am still persevering along the road... Hoping to forefill all my dreams  Gods Blessings,protection,love & guidance Terry chris  ♥†♥ A woman's heart hidden in Christ, Man should have to seek Him first to find her ♥†♥
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2/4/2007 10:07 am |
Wow...what genius and perspiration...his 'failures' built his character of tenacity and patience!! >>> acting as stepping stones to his successful experiments... Man can make many plans...BUT it is the Lord who will direct his paths....
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