I don't think necessity is the mother of invention - invention, in my opinion, arises directly from idleness, possibly also from laziness. To save oneself trouble.
Agatha Christie, An Autobiography, 1977:: English mystery author (1890 - 1976)
There is only one difference between a madman and me. I am not mad.
Salvador Dali:: Spanish Catalan Surrealist painter (1904 - 1989)
I never feel age...If you have creative work, you don't have age or time.
Louise Nevelson, 1980:: US (Russian-born) sculptor (1900 - 1988)
- QUOTATION OF THE DAY -
"We have found an environment that is potentially suitable for living organisms."
- CAROLYN PORCO, of the Space Science Institute, discussing a moon of Saturn.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/10/science/space/10saturn.html?th&emc=th
The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.
Malcolm X:: US black nationalist leader (1925 - 1965)