"genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration" meaning in All languages combined

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Proverb [English]

Etymology: Attributed to Thomas Edison. Head templates: {{head|en|proverb|head=genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration}} genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration, {{en-proverb|genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration}} genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration
  1. A genius depends more on hard work than imagination. Synonyms: genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration
    Sense id: en-genius_is_one_percent_inspiration,_ninety-nine_percent_perspiration-en-proverb-TueyrtZP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs

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