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Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed read more
Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves.
Necessity is the last and strongest weapon.
[Lat., Necessitas ultimum et maximum telum est.]
Necessity is the last and strongest weapon.
[Lat., Necessitas ultimum et maximum telum est.]
Necessity when threatening is more powerful than device of man.
[Lat., Efficacior omni arte imminens necessitas.]
Necessity when threatening is more powerful than device of man.
[Lat., Efficacior omni arte imminens necessitas.]
To make necessity a virtue (a virtue of necessity).
[Lat., Necessitatem in virtutem commutarum.]
To make necessity a virtue (a virtue of necessity).
[Lat., Necessitatem in virtutem commutarum.]
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.
Necessity--thou best of peacemakers,
As well as surest prompter of invention.
Necessity--thou best of peacemakers,
As well as surest prompter of invention.
Necessity never made a good bargain
Necessity never made a good bargain
Necessity is the mother of "taking chances"
Necessity is the mother of "taking chances"
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.