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H. G. Wells quote about strength from The Time Machine (1895) - Strength is the outcome of need; security sets a premium on feebleness.

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Quotes by H. G. Wells · Quotes from The Time Machine · Quotes about strength · Quotes about weakness · Quotes about need · Quotes about security

“ Strength is the outcome of need; security sets a premium on feebleness. ”

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Author

H. G. Wells

Source

The Time Machine

Topic

strength weakness need security

Date

1895

Language

English

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H. G. Wells quote about strength from The Time Machine (1895) - Strength is the outcome of need; security sets a premium on feebleness.

H. G. Wells quote about strength from The Time Machine (1895) - Strength is the outcome of need; security sets a premium on feebleness.

H. G. Wells quote about strength from The Time Machine (1895) - Strength is the outcome of need; security sets a premium on feebleness.

H. G. Wells quote about strength from The Time Machine (1895) - Strength is the outcome of need; security sets a premium on feebleness.