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Quote by David Rockefeller
If necessity is the mother of invention, discontent is the father

If necessity is the mother of invention, discontent is the father of progress. – David Rockefeller

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The Japanese have a wonderful sense of design and a refinement in their art. They try to produce beautiful paintings with the minimum number of strokes. – David Rockefeller

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I learned more from my mother than from all the art historians and curators who have informed me about technical aspects of art history and art appreciation over the years. – David Rockefeller

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