Quote by Ben Jonson

O, for an engine, to keep back all clocks, or make the sun forget his motion!

O, for an engine, to keep back all clocks, or make the sun f

Summary

This quote expresses a desire for a way to halt time or manipulate the movement of the sun. It conveys a longing to escape the constraints of time and its relentless march forward. The speaker yearns for a tool or device that can control the passage of time, highlighting a metaphorical desire to pause or even reverse the progression of events and the responsibilities that come with it. It captures a sentiment of yearning for freedom from the predictable, unyielding nature of time.

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By Ben Jonson

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