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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.
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"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

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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

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Agatha Christie was a Writer from United Kingdom (1890–1976).

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This quote is attributed to Agatha Christie, a Writer from United Kingdom.
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Agatha Christie lived from 1890 – 1976.