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Necessity never made a good bargain
Necessity never made a good bargain
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 plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed read more
Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves.
 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.
Our necessities are few but our wants are endless.
Our necessities are few but our wants are endless.
 The chalice is ephemeral.
Jesus' blood eternal.  
 The chalice is ephemeral.
Jesus' blood eternal. 
Our real problem, then, is not our strength today; it is rather the vital necessity of action today to ensure read more
Our real problem, then, is not our strength today; it is rather the vital necessity of action today to ensure our strength tomorrow
 Necessity makes even the timid brave.
 [Lat., Necessitas etiam timidos fortes facit.]  
 Necessity makes even the timid brave.
 [Lat., Necessitas etiam timidos fortes facit.]