It is surprising what a man can do when he has to, and how little most men will do when read more

It is surprising what a man can do when he has to, and how little most men will do when they don't have to.

Necessity is the mother of "taking chances"

Necessity is the mother of "taking chances"

Necessity knows no law except to conquer.

Necessity knows no law except to conquer.

The graveyards are full of indispensable men.

The graveyards are full of indispensable men.

All decent people live beyond their incomes; those who aren't respectable live beyond other people's; a few gifted individuals manage read more

All decent people live beyond their incomes; those who aren't respectable live beyond other people's; a few gifted individuals manage to do both.

Necessity is not an established fact, but an interpretation.

Necessity is not an established fact, but an interpretation.

It is in these useless and superfluous things that I am rich and
happy.

It is in these useless and superfluous things that I am rich and
happy.

Necessity is stronger far than art.

Necessity is stronger far than art.

If people should ever start to do only what is necessary millions would die of hunger.

If people should ever start to do only what is necessary millions would die of hunger.