“There was nothing more unfair in the world than when something, be it tree or man, lived on to uselessness, to the point when it became a burden; that of the multitude of sins let loose upon the world to be prayed away and redeemed, this was the only one that was unbearable. The tree at least would fall, rot, and fertilize the earth. But man? Is he at least good for that? Then why bear old age if it brings nothing but discomfort and suffering?” SufferingOld Age Book:Farewell to Matyora Source: Farewell to Matyora
“In the olden days, at least, they knew when to stop. " "Now they don't any more. In the olden days they had some shame as well." "Yes, now they ain't got no shame either.” NostalgiaOld AgeOld DaysDrunkennessDrinking AlcoholDrunken Behaviour Book:Money for Maria and Borrowed time: Two village tales Source: Money for Maria and Borrowed time: Two village tales
“The world is going to crack in half: that's what is happening! And it will break across us, the old people...we don't belong here or there. Lord have mercy!” Old AgeModern LifeModernismTraditional Values Book:Farewell to Matyora Source: Farewell to Matyora