"When the
Aymara are asked about the past, they point forward, evidently because they have already seen the events of the past. By contrast, since the future cannot be seen, it lies behind their backs… The implications of their outlook on time are reflected in their lack of interest in picturing the future: since it is invisible, it is not worth speculating on. They dismiss any questions about tomorrow with a shrug of the shoulders. And they maintain an admirable sense of equanimity when waiting half a day for a bus…"