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    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.

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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.]

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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

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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.

by Jonathan Schattke Found in: Necessity Quotes,
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Necessity makes even the timid brave.
[Lat., Necessitas etiam timidos fortes facit.]

Necessity makes even the timid brave.
[Lat., Necessitas etiam timidos fortes facit.]

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

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

by Ralph Waldo Emerson Found in: Necessity Quotes,
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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.]

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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 has no law.

Necessity has no law.

by Benjamin Franklin Found in: Necessity Quotes,
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Necessity hath no law. Feigned necessities, imaginary
necessities, are the greatest cozenage men can put upon the
Providence read more

Necessity hath no law. Feigned necessities, imaginary
necessities, are the greatest cozenage men can put upon the
Providence of God, and make pretences to break known rules by.

by Oliver Cromwell Found in: Necessity Quotes,
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