Quote by John Boyd Orr
Measured in time of transport and communication, the whole round globe is now smaller than a small European country was a hundred years ago.
Summary
This quote suggests that advancements in transportation and communication have made the world smaller in relative terms. It emphasizes how the concept of distance has drastically changed over the past century. While in the past it would take a significant amount of time to travel or communicate across a small European country, now these distances can be covered much more quickly. It highlights the transformative impact of technological progress on global connectivity and accessibility.