Time is found in the calibration of the individual to the timing of a collective endeavour, the social … - Jay Griffiths

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Graystripe pushed past Tigerheart and Whitestorm and crouched beside his old friend. "I would have taken your place if you had let me". His voice was hoarse with grief.

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.

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