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 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 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.
 The chalice is ephemeral.
Jesus' blood eternal.  
 The chalice is ephemeral.
Jesus' blood eternal. 
Art imitates nature, and necessity is the mother of invention.
Art imitates nature, and necessity is the mother of invention.
Necessity never made a good bargain
Necessity never made a good bargain
Necessity is blind until it becomes conscious. Freedom is the consciousness of necessity.
Necessity is blind until it becomes conscious. Freedom is the consciousness of necessity.
Necessity is stronger far than art.
Necessity is stronger far than art.
The graveyards are full of indispensable men.
The graveyards are full of indispensable men.
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.