Charles Edison
1890 - 1969
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Biography
Charles Edison was an American businessman, inventor, and politician. He was the son of Thomas Edison, the renowned inventor, and took over his father's company after his passing. Charles Edison served as the Governor of New Jersey and later as the U.S. Secretary of the Navy during the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration. He made significant contributions to public service and continued his father's legacy of innovation.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The three great essentials to achieve anything worthwhile are: Hard work, Stick-to-itiveness, and Common sense.
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Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.
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I find out what the world needs. Then, I go ahead and try to invent it.
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Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.
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Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.