Water Clocks

Famous quotes containing the words water and/or clocks:

“Good Master Mustardseed, I know your patience well. That same cowardly, giant-like ox-beef hath devoured many a gentleman of your house. I promise you, your kindred hath made my eyes water ere now.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

“It was a bright, cold day in April and the clocks were striking thirteen.”
—George Orwell (1903–1950)