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.

He who would eat the kernel, must crack the shell.
[Lat., Qui e nuce nucleum esse vult, frangat nucem.]

He who would eat the kernel, must crack the shell.
[Lat., Qui e nuce nucleum esse vult, frangat nucem.]

The graveyards are full of indispensable men.

The graveyards are full of indispensable men.

Necessity is the mother of "taking chances"

Necessity is the mother of "taking chances"

Our necessities are few but our wants are endless.

Our necessities are few but our wants are endless.

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 stronger far than art.

Necessity is stronger far than art.

Make yourself necessary to somebody.

Make yourself necessary to somebody.

Our real problem, then, is not our strength today; it is rather the vital necessity of action today to ensure read more

Our real problem, then, is not our strength today; it is rather the vital necessity of action today to ensure our strength tomorrow