[Speech] OPPORTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK. - Edison's Observation
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.
/ˌɑpərˈtunədi ɪz mɪst baɪ ˈmoʊst ˈpipəl bɪˈkɑz ɪt ɪz drɛst ɪn ˈoʊvərˌɔlz ənd lʊks ˈlaɪk wɜrk/
Recognizing opportunities in hard work
Thomas Edison remarked on the importance of recognizing opportunities within hard work, stating "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." His relentless work ethic and innovative spirit led to numerous technological advancements.
Background
Thomas Edison
Inventor and Businessman
Various interviews, early 20th century