Necessity Quotes

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To attach full confidence to an institution of this nature, it appears to be an essential ingredient in its structure, that it shall be under… — Alexander Hamilton
As on the one hand, the necessity for borrowing in particular emergencies cannot be doubted, so on the other, it is equally evident that to… — Alexander Hamilton
These examples, though as unfit for the imitation, as they are repugnant to the genius of America, are notwithstanding . . . very instructive proofs… — James Madison
It has been said that all Government is an evil. It would be more proper to say that the necessity of any Government is a… — James Madison
A government which lays taxes on the people not required by urgent public necessity and sound public policy is not a protector of liberty, but… — Calvin Coolidge
What do we call love, hate, charity, revenge, humanity, forgiveness? Different results of the master impulse, the necessity of securing one's self-approval. — Mark Twain
Trade is the natural enemy of all violent passions. Trade loves moderation, delights in compromise, and is most careful to avoid anger. It is patient,… — Alexis de Tocqueville
Wise politicians will be cautious about fettering the government with restrictions that cannot be observed, because they know that every break of the fundamental laws,… — Alexander Hamilton
[T]he most common and durable source of factions has been the various and unequal distribution of property. Those who hold and those who are without… — James Madison
A dependence on the people is, no doubt, the primary control on the government; but experience has taught mankind the necessity of auxiliary precautions. — James Madison
The necessity of reciprocal checks in the exercise of political power, by dividing and distributing it into different depositories, and constituting each the guardian of… — George Washington
The United States is not a nation to which peace is a necessity. — Grover Cleveland
Contemplative and bookish men must of necessity be more quarrelsome than others, because they contend not about matter of fact, nor can determine their controversies… — John Donne
The peace we seek in the world is not the flimsy peace which is merely an interlude between wars, but a peace which can endure… — Richard M. Nixon
What is true, just, and beautiful is not determined by popular vote. The masses everywhere are ignorant, short-sighted, motivated by envy, and easy to fool.… — Hans-Hermann Hoppe
The sensual and spiritual are linked together by a mysterious bond, sensed by our emotions, though hidden from our eyes. To this double nature of… — Wilhelm von Humboldt
Everybody acts not only under external compulsion but also in accordance with inner necessity. — Albert Einstein
Matt Drudge's role in the Monica Lewinski scandal] strikes me as a new and graphic power of the Internet to influence mainstream journalism. And I… — Marvin Kalb
Equality is not a concept. It's not something we should be striving for. It's a necessity. Equality is like gravity, we need it to stand… — Joss Whedon
We need to make sure that the powers that be know that arts education is as vital and as important as geography and arithmetic. You… — Rosie O'Donnell
A true pilot must of necessity pay attention to the seasons, the heavens, the stars, the winds, and everything proper to the craft if he… — William Shatner
In these days of political, personal and economic disintegration, music is not a luxury, it's a necessity; not simply because it is therapeutic, nor because… — Robert Shaw
This law represents a cornerstone in a structure which is being built but is by no means completed--a structure intended to lessen the force of… — Franklin D. Roosevelt
Home staging used to be optional. Today, it's a necessity in selling a house. — Barbara Corcoran
Music is a necessity. After food, air, water and warmth, music is the next necessity of life. — Keith Richards

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