Thomas Edison on Perseverance

"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." - Thomas A. Edison (born on this date in 1847)

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February 11, 2014

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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.” – Thomas A. Edison (born on this date in 1847)

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