You are the Master of your Fate, the Captain of your Soul.
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Mr Edison gave America just what was needed at that moment in history. They say that when people think of me, they think of my assembly line. Mr. Edison, you built an assembly line which brought together the genius of invention, science and industry.
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What this quote means
Henry Ford highlights Thomas Edison's contributions to innovation and industry through the assembly line concept.
In this quote, Henry Ford acknowledges the pivotal role that Thomas Edison played in American industrialization and technological advancement. By emphasizing the assembly line, Ford attributes the successful integration of invention and science into practical industry to Edison's vision, suggesting that Edison's contributions were not only foundational but transformative for the economy and society at large.
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EdisonAssembly LineInnovationIndustryInventionScience
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Example use cases
During a speech on innovation in manufacturing, I might quote Ford to emphasize the importance of foundational technologies.
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