This excerpt was taken from “In search of lost time” specifically from the second volume “Within a budding grove”. I deliberately shared just this portion as it stands well on its own and invites reflection. The complete passage continues with more examples of how modern transportation altered our perception of distance and time, but these few lines effectively communicate the core insight about minutes becoming meaningful units of measurement in our daily lives once railways made punctuality essential.

Definitely. Maybe it’s zap to read more? 🤔