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    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.

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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.

by William Shakespeare Found in: Necessity Quotes,
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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.

by Walter Linn Found in: Necessity Quotes,
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Without death and decay, how could life go on?

Without death and decay, how could life go on?

by John Burroughs Found in: Necessity Quotes,
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Necessity is stronger far than art.

Necessity is stronger far than art.

by Aeschylus Found in: Necessity Quotes,
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The graveyards are full of indispensable men.

The graveyards are full of indispensable men.

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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

by Jonathan Schattke Found in: Necessity Quotes,
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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.

by William Shakespeare Found in: Necessity Quotes,
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Necessity is the mother of "taking chances"

Necessity is the mother of "taking chances"

by Mark Twain Found in: Necessity Quotes,
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Necessity never made a good bargain

Necessity never made a good bargain

by Benjamin Franklin Found in: Necessity Quotes,
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