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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.
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.
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 author of change
Necessity is the author of change
The graveyards are full of indispensable men.
The graveyards are full of indispensable men.
Necessity never made a good bargain
Necessity never made a good bargain
Necessity is the mother of invention, it is true -- but it's father is creativity, and knowledge is the midwife.
Necessity is the mother of invention, it is true -- but it's father is creativity, and knowledge is the midwife.
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.]
Necessity--thou best of peacemakers,
As well as surest prompter of invention.
Necessity--thou best of peacemakers,
As well as surest prompter of invention.