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RBHubbell58 t1_j1z6mnc wrote

Edison would have been astounded by what little effort it would have taken for him to have been decent to others.

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YoungHeartOldSoul t1_j20vljt wrote

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.

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cecil021 t1_j20x1t0 wrote

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.

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bobthenormal t1_j2107fs wrote

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.

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PacificPragmatic t1_j21rf45 wrote

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.

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