Thomas Edison

I have been at work for some time building an apparatus to see if it is possible for personalities which have left this earth to communicate with us.

Thomas Edison

I have determined that there is no market for talking pictures.

Thomas Edison

I know this world is ruled by infinite intelligence. Everything that surrounds us- everything that exists – proves that there are infinite laws behind it. There can be no denying this fact. It is mathematical in its precision.

Thomas Edison

Incurably religious, that is the best way to describe the mental condition of so many people.

Thomas Edison

Inspiration can be found in a pile of junk. Sometimes, you can put it together with a good imagination and invent something.

Thomas Edison

It is very beautiful over there. (last words)

Thomas Edison

Life’s most soothing things are a child’s goodnight and sweet music.

Thomas Edison

My mind is incapable of conceiving such a thing as a soul. I may be in error, and man may have a soul; but I simply do not believe it.

Thomas Edison

Nobody knows whether our personalities pass on to another existence or sphere, but if we can evolve an instrument so delicate to be manipulated by our personality as it survives in the next life such an instrument ought to record something…

Thomas Edison

Not only will atomic power be released, but someday we will harness the rise and fall of the tides and imprison the rays of the sun.

Thomas Edison