Edison, the Man

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EDISON, THE MAN

The true test of civilization of a country is not in its census

or the size of their cities or the size of their crops,

but in the kind of men it produces. Ralph Waldon Emerson.

FIFTY ANNIVERSARY OF LIGH Mr. Parks.

Mr. Edison has not left the house, sir.

- Any idea what's wrong? - No sir, I do not.

- Better watch and tells me. - Yes sir. We wait.

- Go personally, fast. - Yes sir.

"To a very pretty girl." Thomas A. Edison.

Thank you.

You know fountain pens are a mystery to me?

Can I publish it in the school newspaper, Mr. Edison?

Nancy, please, that's a stupid question.

- Tell me, Mr. Edison! - Nancy, is your name?

Yes, Nancy Gray.

It's a nice name.

- I always liked the name. - Was the name of your mother, right?

Maybe that's why I like it.

Tell me, Mr. Edison, what is the formula for success?

We know the formula, do not you remember?

Success is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration, is not it, Mr. Edison?

Sure 1% inspiration is very important, you know?

You have to have it, you can not invent.

- You also learn at school. - How?

- That not learn in school. - Do not.

No, I think not.

Although I have not gone to school almost anything.

Do not? Who taught you then?

- A teacher. - But he said it was not the school.

Nancy, my mother.

What do you think was the greatest invention?

Does the press, electricity, radio?

- The greatest invention? - Yes sir.

- A blade of grass. - But that's not an invention.

Oh, yes it is, it is an invention of nature.

Did you ever stop to think why it grows, why is it green?

No sir.

Mr. Edison, what would you say is the most valuable thing in the world?

That is easy.

- Time. - Time?

For all the money in the world you can not buy a minute of it.

Are you ready to go to the meeting?

Oh, the meeting, I forgot the time. Never use clock.

- Never wear a watch, is important. - Yes, it's interesting.

- Nancy Goodbye, good luck. - Goodbye.

- Goodbye Mr. Edison, thanks. - Nothing, nothing.

I did not remember the meeting.

Here we celebrate the golden jubilee of electricity.

In this replica of Independence Hall.

I think with Mr. Randry Ford, who built it,

Thomas Edison who, through their work,

He has devised a new kind of declaration of independence.

He said with his work and with a force greater than any man.

The liberation of the human mind.

The world's people are witnesses, and we are here to

honor him on behalf of all.

But there was a time that had no witnesses.

And I had to walk slowly, against all,

ignorance, doubt, envy and greed.

Years ago in Port Loran, Mr. Edison worked as a telegrapher.

In silence, he is studying the use of a new force.

Electricity.

In 1869, he left the west and went to Boston.

Where his first invention, a counter unit of votes, was rejected.

He came to the city of New York.

Thank you.

- Who is that? - I do not know.

Hey, you.

You.

What are you doing there?

Get out of there.

- Why he has not stopped? - Stop me?

I have heard, I have called three times.

- Sorry, I have hearing problems. - What's there?

Let's open.

Oh, books.

- What is going on here? - I think I've been rude.

- Good evening. - Good evening.

I am looking for a telegraph operator named Cabbot, But Cabbot.

He said he would find here in this building.

- His name is Thomas Edison? - Yes sir.

I am the uncle But Cabbot.

- The number is me! - Oh, como estas Mr. The?

Come with me.

- Have you been to Boston? - Yes, sir.

- Have you been to New York before? - Do not.

Are you planning to stay?

I think so, Bunt promised me get a job.

But! Aqu est Thomas Edison.

- How are you? - How old are you my friend?

As ever in my life.

Good. What are you doing? Are you coming or going?

Well, I'm leaving.

You can not do that, I just got here.

It is suggested Uncle Ben said he could stay if he worked.

Look at what you want it to work.

I am telegrapher. A man has to set some limits.

- And the job you promised me? - You should not work in New York,

This city is not good for you.

Skyscrapers haunt the spirit and soul.

How are you going to torment my soul?

I always wanted to come to New York. I am here and I will stay.

- Has anyone died? What does it smell like? - Oh, that's, that's ...

- Is your vote count device. - I did not know it was that bad.

All is not bad, they did not accept the project but used it with great success,

- It is good for aging whiskey. - Aging whiskey?

It seems that is frying eggs.

Just pass electricity through him and in 10 minutes you whiskey 10 years.

That's all over, it was my first and last invention.

You're not serious, Tom.

That'll teach me not to invent what people do not want.

- Do not worry, get out of here. - No, I want to stay in New York.

You are not ready to settle down.

You're the best telegrapher country.

Almost. You can get a job anywhere.

- Then there's the phone. - Even the telegraph needed.

Take my advice and stay well.

- Well, maybe ... - Your place is in San Francisco.

San Francisco you need.

- Here's a ticket. - Thank you for the advice.

Well, goodbye, Uncle Ben. If I happen something you'll regret.

Well, you do not have any money?

Help yourself.

- I'll take the five. - Are you sure you will not need more?

No, this will suffice. Well, goodbye Tom.

I leave you with Uncle Ben. You can follow my steps, you'll be fine.

Uncle Ben, if you hold that whiskey, you can stay with him.

Goodbye gentlemen, the world is beautiful

we will find to enjoy it.

- Take a friend, flee from me. - No, not you, of that broom.

Y entonces Mr. The?

- I start where you left Bunt? - You can help if you want.

I offer bed and board, for a while. Until you find work.

Okay, thank you very much.

Do you mind if I do a couple of experiments while I'm here?

- In the hours of rest. - Yes, if you are careful.

Come, we have much work. You know use that?

- Yes, I have invented - Then I disconnect.

- This is the office of Mr. Taggart. - Business is done here?

I'm tired, let's get some rest.

According.

- What is this thing? - Than?

- What is this? - Oh, that's a transmitter.

Get gold prices and sent

by this machine there to the headquarters of shares.

- Is not that wonderful? - It's wonderful to work.

I'd like Mr. Taggart.

- When Mr. Taggart? To talk to him? - Yes, why not?

That's good to know Mr. Taggart.

Anda, vamos a comer.

How are you, Mr. Taggart?

Do you look what you made me do?

Mr. Taggart, nice to meet you! A real pleasure.

I will be brief, I know you do not have much time and I did not.

Coja un cigarro, Sr. Taggart.

- If you do not mind smoke. - Sit down please.

So, Mr. Taggart, you have money and ideas.

Together we form a great team.

Sounds good boy, how much do you need?

Well, not much, Mr. Taggart.

Well, I'm a little low now. How about $ 2 million?

- I removed it from my mouth. - Enfold you or you send them?

Enough of this nonsense, enough of this nonsense.

I think I'll lie down a bit, I'm not feeling very well.

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