YoungHeartOldSoul t1_j20vljt wrote on December 28, 2022 at 9:14 PM

Reply to comment by RBHubbell58 in Take a chance on yourself [image] by Blue_Consulting

Actually, this quote is borderline satirical given who it's attributed to. I'm pretty sure accomplishing things he was technically capable of is not something Edison is known for specifically.

cecil021 t1_j20x1t0 wrote on December 28, 2022 at 9:24 PM

He was capable of stealing other people’s ideas and ruining careers in the process. And it was astounding how good he was at that.

YoungHeartOldSoul t1_j20x6yl wrote on December 28, 2022 at 9:24 PM

Technically true, for sure.

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bobthenormal t1_j2107fs wrote on December 28, 2022 at 9:45 PM

I think it's right on the nose. Ask any soldier about what war is like. Soldiers are constantly "astounded" with PTSD from seeing the horrendous shit humans are capable of.

Considering Edison's character, I assume this is the way he meant it.

YoungHeartOldSoul t1_j214v45 wrote on December 28, 2022 at 10:17 PM

Oh.....yea that might make more sense.

PacificPragmatic t1_j21rf45 wrote on December 29, 2022 at 12:56 AM

This is a genius interpretation.

I don't know if there's a subreddit for cautionary quotes, but if so, it should be shared there.

Unless someone is "motivated" to be a mass murderer or something.