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.
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Nationality: English Type: Mathematician Born: December 26, 1792 Death: October 18, 1871 |
“Sometimes I can spend as long revising a manuscript as I spent writing it in the first place.”
“I am more of a suspense writer. A mystery writer solves mysteries. I am a 'high suspense' writer.”