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Necessity Quotes
When something simply has to happen.
These lines examine necessity from several angles, from imperfection required in creative work to the everyday demands that shape our habits and priorities. It's a fitting companion to our Absolute Necessity collection.
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- Imperfection
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On the contrary, I'm a strong believer in the necessity of imperfection coming into the film.
- First
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Fuel conservation is a necessity, and I have to be the first person to set the example.
- Enemy
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The necessity of defining the enemy also leads to the necessity of defining who we are.
- First
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When mankind first saw the necessity of government, it is probable that many had conceived the desire of ruling.
- I Am
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I am one of those for whom superfluity is a necessity.
- Luxury
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A private jet is not a luxury; it is a necessity.
- Order
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The American order reveals a method that was largely the outcome of material necessity, as exemplified by the Colonial style and the grid.
- Me
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Thou hast created me not from necessity but from grace.
- Humanity
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What is and isn't justified by military necessity is, naturally, open to interpretation. One of the key concepts, though, is the law of proportionality. A military attack that results in civilian casualties - 'collateral damage' - is acceptable as long as the military benefits outweigh the price that is paid by humanity.
- God
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And upon this act, sincerely believed to be an act of justice, warranted by the Constitution, upon military necessity, I invoke the considerate judgment of all mankind, and the gracious favor of Almighty God.
- Even
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