Observatory Master Clock

Famous quotes containing the words observatory, master and/or clock:

    “Where there is an observatory and a telescope, we expect that any eyes will see new worlds at once.”
    —Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)

    “Man has demonstrated that he is master of everything—except his own nature.”
    —Henry Miller (1891–1980)

    “Up the reputable walks of old established trees
    They stalk, children of the nouveaux riches; chimes
    Of the tall Clock Tower drench their heads in blessing:
    “I don’t wanna play at your house;
    I don’t like you any more.”
    My house stands opposite, on the other hill,”
    —William Dewitt Snodgrass (b. 1926)