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Thomas Alva Edison Quote: “Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.”
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Hindi (हिंदी)
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ThoughtsWorld Editorial
“प्रतिभा एक प्रतिशत प्रेरणा और निन्यानबे प्रतिशत परिश्रम है।”
Gujarati (ગુજરાતી)
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“પ્રતિભા એ એક ટકા પ્રેરણા અને નવ્વાણું ટકા પરિશ્રમ છે.”
Meaning & Editorial Analysis
Edison demystifies creative breakthroughs by emphasizing that great ideas only bear fruit through sustained, patient, everyday labor and experimentation.
Historical Context
Formulated by Edison at his West Orange laboratory after thousands of experiments refining storage batteries and electric filaments.
Attribution & Source Verification
| Attributed To | Thomas Alva Edison |
|---|---|
| Attribution Status | Verified |
| Language | English |
| Primary Source / Work | Harper’s Monthly Magazine Interview (September 1932 (spoken c. 1902)) — Thomas Edison Papers Archive |
| Categories | Success & Motivation |
| Topics | Hard Work perseverance self-discipline Success |
| Occasions | exam-wishes Graduation |
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