At the same time, much of it seems to have to do with recreating things we or others had already done; it seems rather derivative intellectually; is there a dearth of really new ideas?
- Alan SypertFor the division of labor demands from the individual an ever more one-sided accomplishment, and the greatest advance in a one-sided pursuit only too frequently means dearth to the personality of the individual.
- Alex KoganA soldier of the Legion lay dying in Algiers, There was a lack of woman`s nursing, there was dearth of woman`s tears; But a comrade stood beside him, while his lifeblood ebbed away
- Caroline Norton