“When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this - you haven't.” -Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison's numerous inventions and more than a thousand patents clearly show us the lasting legacy that he left behind. We use many of his inventions in our everyday life. Every time that you turn your lights on, you have Thomas Edison to thank. Data shows that the U.S. purchased 2 billion light bulbs in the last year, that's 5.5 million per day. Many companies have named themselves after Edison in order to carry on the his memory and legacy. Edison's inventions helped our society to enter an age of electricity and therefore, higher living quality.
Edison is not only a legend who left a legacy because of his inventions; he is also an inspirational role model. Edison, born with a slight deafness, diabetes, and a learning disability, came from a poor family with 6 older siblings. Overcoming all odds, he earned a job selling newspapers along the railroad at the age of 11. Through trial and error, he slowly worked his way up the ladder through many jobs to inventing an improved stock ticker. This invention awarded Edison with enough money to quit his job and become a full-time inventor. His persistence and hard work paid off in the end, leaving his name as a legend and his inventions as a legacy.
Edison is not only a legend who left a legacy because of his inventions; he is also an inspirational role model. Edison, born with a slight deafness, diabetes, and a learning disability, came from a poor family with 6 older siblings. Overcoming all odds, he earned a job selling newspapers along the railroad at the age of 11. Through trial and error, he slowly worked his way up the ladder through many jobs to inventing an improved stock ticker. This invention awarded Edison with enough money to quit his job and become a full-time inventor. His persistence and hard work paid off in the end, leaving his name as a legend and his inventions as a legacy.