If we did all the things we are capable of, we would… — Thomas Edison | Printable Wall Art

“If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves.”

Words by Thomas Edison (1847-1931) — Inventor.

About this quote

Most people live far below their true potential, constrained by doubt or habit. This quote reminds us that human capacity is vastly greater than our daily habits suggest. If we fully applied our talent, energy, and persistence without holding back, the results would surprise even us. It is a quiet call to push past perceived limitations.

The line is widely attributed to American inventor Thomas Edison, renowned for his legendary work ethic. It reflects his belief in relentless effort, though it appears mostly in twentieth-century compilations of his advice rather than a single written manuscript.

People often hang this in a home office or study as an encouraging reminder of personal ambition.

What you get

An instant digital download. Choose your design and size at checkout — 19 typographic designs and 8 print sizes are available for this quote.

• Print-ready PDF with fully embedded vector type — sharp at any scale
• Exact trim size, no cropping required
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Designs available

Atelier Serif · Quiet Garamond · Studio Left · Gallery Rule · Midnight Serif · Editorial Left Serif · Modern Sans Calm · Letterpress Caps · Poster Condensed · Script Whisper · Manuscript Italic · Asymmetric Left · Minimal Unsigned · Charcoal Sans · Gallery Frame · Soft Serif Right · Statement Serif · Night Script · Tracked Caps Unsigned

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