Thus first necessity invented stools,
Convenience next suggested elbow-chairs,
And luxury the accomplished sofa last.


The Task (1785) bk. 1 'The Sofa' l. 86

William Cowper Quotes

Thus first necessity invented stools, Convenience next suggested elbow-chairs, And luxury the accomplished sofa last.

Thus first necessity invented stools, Convenience next suggested elbow-chairs, And luxury the accomplished sofa last.

Thus first necessity invented stools, Convenience next suggested elbow-chairs, And luxury the accomplished sofa last.

Thus first necessity invented stools, Convenience next suggested elbow-chairs, And luxury the accomplished sofa last.