James Shirley

The glories of our blood and state, Are shadows, not substantial things; There is no armour against fate, Death lays his icy hand on kings. Scepter and crown must tumble down, And, in the dust, be equal made With the poor crooked scythe and spade.

English Dramatist

H. G. Wells

I want to go ahead of Father Time with a scythe of my own.

English Author

The scythe is traditionally associated with farming and agriculture.

Agricultural Tool

Using a scythe implies physical work as it is a hand tool.

Manual Labor

Scythes are less common today but are part of historical farming methods.

Historical Use

Scything conveys a strong visual of cutting in a sweeping motion.

Action Imagery

When you scythe, it suggests cutting a lot at once, not bit by bit.

Efficient Cutting

Scything is an activity that requires physical strength and stamina.