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Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration.
Thomas A. Edison
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Thomas A. Edison was a Inventor from United States (1847–1931).

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This quote is attributed to Thomas A. Edison, a Inventor from United States.
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Thomas A. Edison lived from 1847 – 1931.