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From "Edison: His Life and Inventions" by Dyer, Frank Lewis
Samuel Edison
Edison's father, a hotel keeper, shingle maker, and dealer in grain and feed.
Core Belief
"That hard work and ingenuity can lead to success, and that new opportunities should be pursued."
Worldview
Optimistic and entrepreneurial, with a willingness to take risks.
Personality
Versatile, buoyant, optimistic, and restless, always seeking new opportunities. He is also described as a man of no mean ingenuity and ability.
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