Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources / Including Phrases, Mottoes, Maxims, Proverbs, Definitions, Aphorisms, and Sayings of Wise Men, in Their Bearing on Life, Literature, Speculation, Science, Art, Religion, and Morals, Especially in the Modern Aspects of Them

by Rev. James Wood

Necessity is the mother of invention. Pr.

Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants, it is the creed of slaves. William Pitt.

Necessity makes even cowards brave. Pr. 15

Necessity reforms the poor, and satiety the rich. Tac.

Necessity unites hearts. Ger. Pr.

Necessity urges desperate measures. Cervantes.

Necio es quien piensa que otros no piensan—He is a fool who thinks that others don't think. Sp. Pr.

Need mak's an auld wife trot. Sc. Pr. 20

Needles and pins, needles and pins! / When a man marries his trouble begins. Pr.

Needs must when the devil drives. Sc. Pr.