Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom.
It is the argument of tyrants; it is the read more

Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom.
It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves.

Necessity is the author of change

Necessity is the author of change

Necessity may be the mother of invention, but play is certainly the father.

Necessity may be the mother of invention, but play is certainly the father.

Art imitates nature, and necessity is the mother of invention.

Art imitates nature, and necessity is the mother of invention.

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 necessity and not pleasure that compels us.
[It., Necessita c'induce, e non diletto.]

It is necessity and not pleasure that compels us.
[It., Necessita c'induce, e non diletto.]

Make yourself necessary to somebody.

Make yourself necessary to somebody.

Omission to do what is necessary
Seals a commission to a blank of danger;
And danger, like read more

Omission to do what is necessary
Seals a commission to a blank of danger;
And danger, like an ague, subtly taints
Even then when we sit idly in the sun.

Necessity knows no law except to conquer.

Necessity knows no law except to conquer.