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Edison failed 10,000 times before he made the electric light. Do not be discouraged if you fail a few times.
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"Edison failed 10,000 times before he made the electric light. Do not be discouraged if you fail a few times."
— Napoleon Hill

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Edison failed 10,000 times before he made the electric light. Do not be discouraged if you fail a few times. — Napoleon Hill

About Napoleon Hill

Napoleon Hill was a Writer from United States (1883–1970).

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This quote is attributed to Napoleon Hill, a Writer from United States.
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Napoleon Hill lived from 1883 – 1970.