Thomas Edison's laboratory was virtually destroyed by fire in December, 1914. Although the damage exceeded $2 million, the buildings were only insured for $238,000 because they were made of concrete and thought to be fireproof.
Much ofEdison 's life's work went up in spectacular flames that December night. At the height of the fire, Edison 's 24-year old son, Charles, frantically searched for his father among the smoke and debris.
He finally found him, calmly watching the scene, his face glowing in the reflection, his white hair blowing in the wind.
"My heart ached for him," said Charles.
"He was 67 - no longer a young man - and everything was going up in flames. When he saw me, he shouted, "Charles, where's your mother?"
When I told him I didn't know, he said, "Find her. Bring her here. She will never see anything like this as long as she lives."
The next morning,Edison looked at the ruins and said, "There is great value in disaster. All our mistakes are burned up. Thank God we can start anew."
Three weeks after the fire,Edison managed to deliver his first phonograph
Edison commented on this discovery as “To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk.”
So, never be disheartened….you will find way if you have a strong will….
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He finally found him, calmly watching the scene, his face glowing in the reflection, his white hair blowing in the wind.
"My heart ached for him," said Charles.
"He was 67 - no longer a young man - and everything was going up in flames. When he saw me, he shouted, "Charles, where's your mother?"
When I told him I didn't know, he said, "Find her. Bring her here. She will never see anything like this as long as she lives."
The next morning,
Three weeks after the fire,
So, never be disheartened….you will find way if you have a strong will….
Read this love letter...... In today's world of MBA's and Yuppies, the old fashioned love-letter is being replaced by such "Corporate Love Letters". Go ahead and read on....
To Juliet,
Dearest Ms..........,
I am very happy to inform you that I have fallen in love with you. Since the
14th of February (Sunday). With reference to the meeting held between us on
13th of February at 1500 hours, I would like present myself as a prospective
lover.
Our love affair would be on probation for a period of three months and
depending on compatibility, would be made permanent. Of course, upon
completion of probation, there will be continuous on the job training and
performance appraisal schemes leading up to from lover to spouse.
The expenses incurred for coffee and entertainment would initially be shared
equally between us. Later, based upon your performance, I might take up a
larger share of the expenses. However I am broadminded enough, to be taken
care of all your expense account.
I request you to kindly respond within 30 days of receiving this letter,
failing which, this offer would be cancelled without further notice and I
shall be considering someone else.
I would be happy, if you could forward this letter to your sister, if you do
not want to take up this offer.
Thanking you in anticipation,
Yours sincerely,
Modern Romeo.
To Juliet,
Dearest Ms..........,
I am very happy to inform you that I have fallen in love with you. Since the
14th of February (Sunday). With reference to the meeting held between us on
13th of February at 1500 hours, I would like present myself as a prospective
lover.
Our love affair would be on probation for a period of three months and
depending on compatibility, would be made permanent. Of course, upon
completion of probation, there will be continuous on the job training and
performance appraisal schemes leading up to from lover to spouse.
The expenses incurred for coffee and entertainment would initially be shared
equally between us. Later, based upon your performance, I might take up a
larger share of the expenses. However I am broadminded enough, to be taken
care of all your expense account.
I request you to kindly respond within 30 days of receiving this letter,
failing which, this offer would be cancelled without further notice and I
shall be considering someone else.
I would be happy, if you could forward this letter to your sister, if you do
not want to take up this offer.
Thanking you in anticipation,
Yours sincerely,
Modern Romeo.
