I don't think necessity is the mother of invention. Invention . . . arises directly from idleness, possibly also from laziness. To save oneself trouble.
Agatha ChristieAbout author
- Author's profession: Writer
- Nationality: english
- Born: September 15, 1890
- Died: January 12, 1976
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