Meaning of genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration | Babel Free

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A genius depends more on hard work than imagination.

Examples

“The whole thing is to keep working and pretty soon they'll think you're good. Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration.”

“In the adage that says “genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration,” this is the all important one percent.”

“His life mirrored his words: “Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.””

“Certainly he has shown himself to be one step cleverer than inventor Thomas Edison with the simple philosophy he has brought to Stamford Bridge, very much in line with the famous quote, “Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration.””

“Thomas Edison famously said that “Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration.” What that means is “inspired” ideas may come and go, but to make them function is a lot of hard work”

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