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The art of our necessities is strange, That can make vile things precious.
The art of our necessities is strange, That can make vile things precious.
Necessity is the mother of "taking chances"
Necessity is the mother of "taking chances"
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.
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.
Learn on how little man may live, and how small a portion nature
requires.
[Lat., Discite quam parvo read more
Learn on how little man may live, and how small a portion nature
requires.
[Lat., Discite quam parvo liceat producere vitam,
Et quantum natura petat.]
Necessity dispenseth with decorum.
Necessity dispenseth with decorum.
Necessity is the mother of invention.
Necessity is the mother of invention.
Our necessities are few but our wants are endless.
Our necessities are few but our wants are endless.
Necessity knows no law except to conquer.
Necessity knows no law except to conquer.
