Show me a thoroughly satisfied man and I will show you failure.

Light bulb, phonograph, inventor

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Context

A provocative and somewhat absurd statement about the necessity of discontent for progress.

Date / Period

Late 19th - early 20th century (approximate)

Category

Humorous

Source

https://www.thomas-edison.org/edison-quotes.html

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

Found in 1 providers: gemini

Method

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