Grandfather Clock

Famous quotes containing the words grandfather clock and/or grandfather:

    “The pitiless rugs had nothing to say,
    the grandfather clock went on with its knitting,
    the disposal vomited up chives and clover.”
    —Anne Sexton (1928–1974)

    “No. I am not the law in your mind,
    the grandfather of watchfulness.
    I am the law of your members,
    the kindred of blackness and impulse.
    See. Your hand shakes.
    It is not palsy or booze.”
    —Anne Sexton (1928–1974)