The First World War, and especially the latest one, largely swept away what was left in Europe of feudalism and of feudal landlords, especially in Poland, Hungary, and the South East generally.
“In particular, I found praying very disturbing, like swimming with bricks tied to your feet. And yet I was drawn to it constantly.”
“I try to make myself walk around a bit, but I probably think about it more than I actually do it. Years ago, I did think about joining a gym.”