Necessity is the mother of invention, it is true, but its father is creativity, and knowledge is the midwife

Necessity is the mother of invention, it is true, but its father is creativity, and knowledge is the midwife

Necessity is not an established fact, but an interpretation.

Necessity is not an established fact, but an interpretation.

We do what we must, and call it by the best names.

We do what we must, and call it by the best names.

Necessity is the author of change

Necessity is the author of change

Our necessities are few but our wants are endless.

Our necessities are few but our wants are endless.

Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not.

Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not.

Now we sit close about this taper here
And call in question our necessities.

Now we sit close about this taper here
And call in question our necessities.

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.

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.