By subscribing to Inspiring Quotes you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
At the time of his death in 1931, Thomas Edison held (or shared ownership of) 1,093 patents. He lived his life tinkering, inventing out of necessity to solve problems he perceived in the world around him, and often dropping everything to start a new project when an opportunity presented itself. He’s famous for his positive outlook on life — never asking if something could be done, but instead jumping directly to the question of how.

Quotes About Why Foolishness Can Be a Virtue

8 Quotes From the Trailblazing Women of the Civil Rights Movement

13 Funny Quotes About New Year’s Resolutions

12 Quotes on What Makes a Society Strong

Create the Life You Desire With These 14 Transformative Quotes

Quotes About Plants for Those With and Without Green Thumbs

How to Live a Full Life, According to French Philosopher Michel de Montaigne

Our Top 23 Quotes of 2023

17 Quotes To Help You Embrace Imperfection

16 Uplifting Quotes That Help Us When We’re Feeling Down

14 Motivational Quotes From Super Bowl-Winning Coaches