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A cruel story runs on wheels, and every hand oils the wheels as they run.

Quote by Ouida about history

The half minute which we daily devote to the winding-up of our watches is an exertion of labour almost insensible; yet, by the aid of a few wheels, its effect is spread over the whole twenty-four hours.

Quote by Charles Babbage

Clocks slay time... time is dead as long as it is being clicked off by little wheels; only when the clock stops does time come to life.

Quote by William Faulkner about time, being, life

Blood alone moves the wheels of history.

Quote by Martin Luther about blood, history