QUOTABLE EDISON: An A to Z Glossary of Quotes from Thomas Edison, Inventor and Wealth Creator

by Thomas A. Edison

An A to Z collector's edition of quotations from Thomas Edison, arguably the world's greatest inventor and perhaps its greatest wealth creator as well. It is likely that through his inventions he created more new wealth, more new industries, more new jobs and careers than any other single individual in history. Imagine a world without electric lighting or power, sound recording, music recording, talking motion pictures, or alkaline batteries, and you imagine the world before Edison. Here is Edison speaking on a wide variety of subjects from A to Z, with special emphasis on invention, practical thinking and problem-solving. Drawn from his published writings, speeches, interviews, letters, notes and diaries. Arranged alphabetically by topic or keyword, including references, giving you points of interest and portals of entrance. Edited by Alex Ayres, a Harvard and UCLA-educated writer-editor whose previous bestsellers include The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain (Harper Collins) and The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln (Penguin). Here is the best of Edison and his pragmatic philosophy of success. Learn his secrets of invention, experimentation and "incessant thinking." See his vision of the future of technology, energy and the human race. A Quotable Wisdom book. The most wisdom you can get for the dollar.

137 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 10, 2016

About the author

Thomas Alva Edison was an American inventor, scientist and businessman who developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and a long-lasting, practical electric light bulb. Dubbed "The Wizard of Menlo Park" (now Edison, New Jersey) by a newspaper reporter, he was one of the first inventors to apply the principles of mass production and large teamwork to the process of invention, and therefore is often credited with the creation of the first industrial research laboratory.

Edison is considered one of the most prolific inventors in history, holding 1,093 U.S. patents in his name, as well as many patents in the United Kingdom, France and Germany. He is credited with numerous inventions that contributed to mass communication and, in particular, telecommunications. His advanced work in these fields was an outgrowth of his early career as a telegraph operator. Edison originated the concept and implementation of electric-power generation and distribution to homes, businesses, and factories – a crucial development in the modern industrialized world. His first power station was on Manhattan Island, New York.