English Explanatory Dictionary

genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. A genius depends more on hard work than imagination.

Word forms

genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration

Etymology

Attributed to Thomas Edison.

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