Scythe/mythology

Famous quotes containing the words scythe and/or mythology:

“The scythe that advances forever and never needs whetting.”
—Herman Melville (1819–1891)

“This is the frost coming out of the ground; this is Spring. It precedes the green and flowery spring, as mythology precedes regular poetry. I know of nothing more purgative of winter fumes and indigestions. It convinces me that Earth is still in her swaddling-clothes, and stretches forth baby fingers on every side.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)