Term Clock Discipline

Famous quotes containing the words term, clock and/or discipline:

“As the term of my relief from this place [Washington, D.C.] approaches, it’s drudgery becomes more nauseating and intolerable, and my impatience to be with you at Monticello increases daily.”
—Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)

“By putting forward the hands of the clock you shall not advance the hour.”
—Victor Hugo (1802–1885)

“Those men are most apt to be obsequious and conciliating abroad, who are under the discipline of shrews at home.”
—Washington Irving (1783–1859)