Orhan PamukClocks and calendars do not exist to remind us of the Time we've forgotten but to regulate our relations with others and indeed all of society, and this is how we use them.
About This Quote
This quote is most likely referring to the fact that the function of time is not to create a sense of nostalgia but to remind us how we are supposed to interact with others. If you live in a city with time zones, it would be appropriate for people to adjust their schedules according to each other. The idea that clocks and calendars exist to regulate social interaction is one that is still used today, although it has been questioned more recently about the purpose of these time keeping devices.
Source: The Museum Of Innocence
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