Time is found in the calibration of the individual to the timing of a collective endeavour, the social grace that less clock-bound societies must practise. (Jay Griffiths)

Time is found in the calibration of the individual to the timing of a collective endeavour, the social grace that less clock-bound societies must practise.

Jay Griffiths

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