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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
No, rather I abjure all roofs, and choose
To wage against the emnity o' th' air,
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No, rather I abjure all roofs, and choose
To wage against the emnity o' th' air,
To be a comrade with the wolf and owl,
Necessity's sharp pinch.
Necessity never made a good bargain
Necessity never made a good bargain
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.
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.
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.
By necessity, by proclivity, and by delight, we all quote. In fact it is as difficult to appropriate the thoughts read more
By necessity, by proclivity, and by delight, we all quote. In fact it is as difficult to appropriate the thoughts of others as it is to invent.
Necessity is not an established fact, but an interpretation.
Necessity is not an established fact, but an interpretation.
Necessity is a violent school-mistress.
[Fr., C'est une violente maistresse d'eschole que la necessite.]
Necessity is a violent school-mistress.
[Fr., C'est une violente maistresse d'eschole que la necessite.]
