The phrase "Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration" comes from Edison. Mainly about diligence.
The whole content of the famous saying is: Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration. But that one percent inspiration is the most important, even more important than that ninety-nine percent perspiration. -Edison
Background of this famous saying: Since Edison became famous, there are still a lot of new inventions every year, which people admire and admire. It is said at home and abroad that he is smart, born with a good brain and a genius. Actually, Edison himself knew that his achievements were mainly the result of perseverance and hard work. So he repeatedly said that "genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration".
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Thomas Alva Edison (February 11, 1847—October 18, 1931) was born in Milan, Ohio, and died in West Orange, New Jersey, USA. Inventor and entrepreneur.
Edison was the first person in human history to use a large number of production principles and electrical engineering research laboratories to engage in invention patents, which had a great and far-reaching impact on the world.
The phonograph, movie camera and electric light he invented have great influence on the world. There are more than 2, inventions and more than 1, patents in his life.
Edison was named 9th among the 1 people who influenced America by the authoritative American periodical Atlantic Monthly.