"Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration." This sentence comes from Edison. The main thing is about diligence.

The entire content of the famous quote is: Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration. But the one percent inspiration is the most important, even more important than that percent. Ninety-nine sweats are important. ——Edison

The background of this famous saying: Because after Edison became famous, there were a large number of new inventions every year, and people admired and worshiped him very much. People at home and abroad say that he is smart, has a good brain, and is a genius. In fact, Edison himself understood that his achievements were mainly the result of perseverance and hard work. That's why he repeatedly said, "Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration."

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Thomas Alva Edison (February 11, 1847 - October 18, 1931), was born in Milan, Ohio, USA. Died in West Orange, New Jersey, USA. Inventor, entrepreneur.

Edison was the first person in human history to use mass production principles and electrical engineering research laboratories to engage in invention patents that had a major and far-reaching impact on the world.

His inventions of the phonograph, movie camera, and electric light had a great impact on the world. He made more than 2,000 inventions in his lifetime and held more than 1,000 patents.

Edison was ranked ninth among the 100 most influential people in the United States by the authoritative American magazine "The Atlantic Monthly".