Posted by To Thuy Linh on July 28, 19102 at 05:34:34:
Throughout our lives, we come to know about many people. Some of them impress us to such an extent that we wish to meet them. But it is not always easy, because they may have died. If I had the chance to travel back in time to meet a famous person from history, I would like to meet one of the greatest inventors of all time, Thomas Edison. I want to thank him for his contribution in reshaping the modern world. I admire him because of his attitude toward work that led to his success.
Everyday, all of us use the appliances that were first invented by Edison. During his career, Edison patented more than one thousand inventions, including the electric light, the phonograph, and the motion-picture camera. These three inventions gave rise to giant industries – electric utilities, phonograph and record companies, and the film industry – thus changing the work and leisure habits of people all over the world. Thanks to his talent, we now live more convenient and more relaxing than ever before. When reading under an electric bulb or watching television, I always hope to have a chance to thank him again and again.
Not only his great inventions is fascinating to me, but also his attitude toward work. Edison began to work at an early age and continued to work right up until his death. Throughout his prolific career as an inventor, he was well known for his focus and determination. He worked on his experiments with extraordinary intensity. Before starting an experiment, Edison tried to read all the literature on the subject to avoid repeating experiments that other people had already conducted. Perhaps the best illustration of his working methods is his own famous statement: “Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety percent perspiration”. I want to meet him because I am sure that this wonderful opportunity will teach me lessons to be success. It will give me the stimulation to try harder and harder.
With all the reasons above, I would not hesitate to choose to meet Edison if time travel were possible.