“It was in 1590--winter. Austria was far away from the world, and asleep; it was still the Middle Ages in Austria, and promised to remain so forever. Some even set it away back centuries upon centuries and said that by the mental and spiritual clock it was still the Age of Belief in Austria. But they meant it as a compliment, not a slur, and it was so taken, and we were all proud of it. I remember it well, although I was only a boy; and I remember, too, the pleasure it gave me.” WorldWellsSaidStillsBookAgeRememberSpiritualBeliefPleasureBoysForeverTakenMiddleCenturyProudWinterClockComplimentFar AwayMiddle AgesAustriaSlurs Book:The Mysterious Stranger Source: The Mysterious Stranger
“The election is in full-swing. Republicans have taken out round-the-clock ads promoting George Bush. Don't we already have that? It's called Fox News.” TakenRepublicanNewsElectionRoundsClockAdsSwingsFoxesPromotingFox News Author:Craig Kilborn
“I have always taken the view that one should never hold against a man anything he says after twelve o'clock at night or after a glass or two of anything.” MenShouldTwoNightViewsTakenGlassesClockTwelve Book:Espresso Tales Source: Espresso Tales