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We do what we must, and call it by the best names.
We do what we must, and call it by the best names.
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 author of change
Necessity is the author of change
Necessity--thou best of peacemakers,
As well as surest prompter of invention.
Necessity--thou best of peacemakers,
As well as surest prompter of invention.
No one should drive a hard bargain with an artist.
No one should drive a hard bargain with an artist.
Necessity dispenseth with decorum.
Necessity dispenseth with decorum.
Necessity hath no law. Feigned necessities, imaginary
necessities, are the greatest cozenage men can put upon the
Providence read more
Necessity hath no law. Feigned necessities, imaginary
necessities, are the greatest cozenage men can put upon the
Providence of God, and make pretences to break known rules by.
Necessity is the mother of "taking chances"
Necessity is the mother of "taking chances"
No, rather I abjure all roofs, and choose
To wage against the emnity o' th' air,
To read more
No, rather I abjure all roofs, and choose
To wage against the emnity o' th' air,
To be a comrade with the wolf and owl,
Necessity's sharp pinch.
