Water Clocks

Famous quotes containing the words water and/or clocks:

    “Because of neglect, Son,
    though well-forged
    in affectionate bonds,
    Love in time
    will trickle away
    like water through cupped hands.”
    —Hla Stavhana (c. 50 A.D.)

    “all the clocks in the city
    Began to whirr and chime:
    “O let not Time deceive you,
    You cannot conquer Time.”
    —W.H. (Wystan Hugh)