The height of the pulleys from the ground was twelve yards, and consequently, when the weights had descended through that distance, they had to be wound up again in order to renew the motion of the paddle.
“Common sense is the measure of the possible; it is composed of experience and prevision; it is calculation applied to life.”
“I've got nine kids, nine dogs, three grandkids - and one in the oven. And three parrots!”