Famous quotes containing the words edison and/or state:
“Genius is one per cent inspiration, ninety-nine per cent perspiration.”
—Thomas Alva Edison (1847–1931)
“Alas, why would you heap this care on me?
I am unfit for state and majesty.
I do beseech you take it not amiss,
I cannot nor I will not yield to you.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)