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Thomas A. Edison Quotes: We often miss opportunity because it's dressed in overalls and looks like work
         

We often miss opportunity because it's dressed in overalls and looks like work


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This page presents the quote "We often miss opportunity because it's dressed in overalls and looks like work". Author of this quote is Thomas A. Edison. This quote is about laziness, work, opportunity,.