“Luck is always waiting for something to turn up. Labor, with keen eyes and strong will, always turns up something. Luck lies in bed and wishes the postman will bring news of a legacy. Labor turns out at six o'clock and with busy pen or ringing hammer, lays the foundation of a competence. Luck whines. Labor whistles. Luck relies on chance, labor on character.” CharacterEyeLyingTurnsStrongWishWaitingWorkChanceBedSixNewsLaborLuckFoundationLaysBusyLegacyClockRelyPensHammersCompetenceStrong WillPostmanWaiting For SomethingAlways Waiting Author:Richard Cobden
“Time is running out for us But you just move the hands upon the clock You throw coins in the wishing well For us You just move your hands upon the wall” WellsHandsRunningMovingWishWallClockCoinsWell WishesTime Is Running OutTime Running Out Author:Thom Yorke
“Laura Alicia Deverell was born on May 10th, 1862, at precisely a quarter past one o'clock on a Thursday morning. Those interested in that pseudo-science astrology or astromancy may trace her life and character, if they wish, among the stars, where no doubt it is all written.” IfsMayBookCharacterPastWishStarsBornMorningDoubtWrittenClockNo DoubtQuartersAstrologyPseudoThursdayLaura Author:Susan Ertz
“A conscience is a troublesome thing at times. I woke up at 4 o'clock this morning and I spent the time feeling what a nothing I was, and wishing I was so very different. Then the morning's post brought me a letter from a friend, saying I was so this, so that - it made me really cry, I was so grateful.” MadeDifferentFeelingsWishMorningCryFriendsConscienceLettersGratefulPostsClockTroublesomeSo Grateful Author:Kate Greenaway
“On today's athletes: I wish I could turn back the clock a little bit so I'd have a chance to cut it up with those guys.” LittlesTodayGuyTurnsWishBitsSportsChanceCuttingLittle BitAthleteClock Author:Eric Heiden