If necessity is the mother of invention, discontent is the father of progress. Votes: 2
David RockefellerNecessity may well be called the mother of invention but calamity is the test of integrity. Votes: 0
Samuel RichardsonNecessity, they say, is mother of invention, but fear, too, is not barren of ingenious suggestions. Votes: 0
Joseph ConradI don't know if fury can compete with necessity as the mother of invention, but I recommend it. Votes: 0
Gloria SteinemI 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. Votes: 4 Agatha Christie