Keep on the lookout for novel ideas that others have used successfully. Your idea has to be original only in its adaptation to the problem you're working on.
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One might think that the money value of an invention constitutes its reward to the man who loves his work. But... I continue to find my greatest pleasure, and so my reward, in the work that precedes what the world calls success.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True fulfillment comes from passion and hard work rather than just monetary gain.
In this quote, Thomas A. Edison emphasizes that the intrinsic joy and satisfaction derived from the work itself is far more rewarding than any financial benefit that might come as a result of that work. He suggests that genuine passion for one's craft and the process of creation are the true measures of success, and that focusing solely on financial outcomes can overshadow the pleasure found in the journey of invention.
Themes
InventionRewardPassionWorkSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire entrepreneurs at a startup event to focus on their passion.
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