Our minds become slaves to those we see as having total power to control us and to cause pain to us. We are quick to give up control of ourselves to those who have the power to rule us as long as they also have the power to feed us. This is the fundamental construct of a feudal society.

The true source of our sufferings has been our timidity.

I am not yet come of age, my lord. How can I be queen?” asked Constance fearfully.