The Economic Times

Quote of the day by light bulb inventor Thomas Edison: 'It is not that I have failed 10,000 times. I have successfully found 10,000 ways that will not work...' These famous words teach how every failure is a big step towards success

Thomas Edison's famous quote on failure and perseverance continues to inspire people by encouraging them to view setbacks as learning experiences rather than defeats. Here's a look at the meaning behind the widely shared quote, its historical origins, and how Edison's remarkable life and inventions reflected the philosophy of persistence that helped shape the modern world.