Winding Gear

Famous quotes containing the words winding and/or gear:

    Man is the shuttle, to whose winding quest
    And passage through these looms
    God ordered motion, but ordained no rest.
    Henry Vaughan (1622–1695)

    But Lord, remember me and mine
    Wi’ mercies temporal and divine!
    That I for grace and gear may shine,
    Excelled by nane!
    And a’ the glory shall be thine!
    Amen! Amen!
    Robert Burns (1759–1796)