The bell that measures time is ringing Author: Margaret Atwood Copy Quote More from Margaret Atwood “But people will do anything rather than admit that their lives have no meaning.…” “And he couldn't stand to be nothing, to know himself to be nothing. He needs to…” “Without the light, no chance; without the dark, no dance.” “In front of us, to the right, is the store where we order dresses. Some people …”