She could hear in the traffic a white sound that threw veils across the present and allowed her to hold the scene to her the way that she held her own children-fighting time, conquered by it, ravished by it. For she believed that only through love can one feel the terrible pain of time, and then make it completely still.
In "Winter's Tale" by Mark Helprin, the protagonist reflects on the interplay between love and the passage of time. The noise of traffic creates a calming white sound that envelops her, allowing her to pause and embrace her memories, much like the way she embraces her children. This serene moment highlights her struggle against the relentless nature of time.
She perceives love as a powerful force that enables one to experience the profound sorrow of time passing. This love, in turn, grants her the ability to achieve a sense of stillness amidst the chaos of life, illustrating the deep connection between love and time in her journey.
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