Work quote by Thomas Edison

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Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work
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"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work"

- Thomas Edison

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This quote by Thomas A. Edison is a tip that success frequently needs hard work and commitment. Chance is not constantly provided in a flashy or glamorous method, but rather it is frequently camouflaged as effort. Edison is recommending that many individuals lose out on opportunities due to the fact that they are not ready to put in the effort required to attain success. He is encouraging people to acknowledge that success is not always easy and that it typically requires hard work and devotion. Edison is advising us that success is not always handed to us on a silver platter, but rather it is something that we need to work for. He is encouraging us to recognize that success is typically camouflaged as hard work which we should be willing to put in the effort to accomplish our objectives.

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Thomas Edison This quote is written / told by Thomas Edison between February 11, 1847 and October 18, 1931. He was a famous Inventor from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Work. The author also have 48 other quotes.

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