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  2. Necessity is the mother of invention - Wikipedia

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    The connection of mother and necessity is documented in Latin and in English in the 16th century: William Horman quoted the Latin phrase Mater artium necessitas ("The mother of invention is necessity") in 1519; [7] [page needed] Roger Ascham said "Necessitie, the inventour of all goodnesse" in 1545.

  3. Melvin Kranzberg - Wikipedia

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    Invention is the mother of necessity. Technology comes in packages, big and small. Although technology might be a prime element in many public issues, nontechnical factors take precedence in technology-policy decisions. All history is relevant, but the history of technology is the most relevant.

  4. List of proverbial phrases - Wikipedia

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    Necessity is the mother of invention; Needs must when the devil drives; Never cast a clout until May be out; Never give advice unless asked; Never give a sucker an even break; Never judge a book by its cover; Never let the sun go down on your anger; Never let the truth get in the way of a good story [20] [better source needed]

  5. Ester Boserup - Wikipedia

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    Her father was a Danish engineer, who died when she was 2 years old. The family was almost destitute for several years. Then, "encouraged by her mother and aware of her limited prospects without a good degree," [7] she studied economic and agricultural development at the University of Copenhagen from 1929, and obtained her degree in theoretical economics in 1935.

  6. 48 mother-son quotes to celebrate the bond of boy moms - AOL

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    48 Mother-Son Quotes That Embody Love. Here are some of the most notable and memorable things famous sons — whether they're writers, presidents or athletes — have said about their moms:

  7. 50 'I Miss You, Happy Heavenly Mother's Day' Quotes - AOL

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    Happy heavenly mother's day quotes. Mother's Day can stir up a myriad of emotions—welcomed, or otherwise. For some, this is a day to honor all the motherly figures in their lives. For others, it ...

  8. 42 loss of mother quotes to help someone grieving - AOL

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    These loss of mother quotes help honor the beautiful connections mothers make with their children. Jimmy Fallon's mom, Gloria, passed away in 2017 at age 68. Three years later, ...

  9. The Mothers of Invention - Wikipedia

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    Record executives demanded the name be changed again, and so, "out of necessity", Zappa later said, "We became the Mothers of Invention", referencing the proverb "Necessity is the mother of invention." After early struggles, the Mothers enjoyed substantial popular commercial success.