A very long time >>>
Yes, yes, you see in certain persons a castle with a moat and draw bridge and arrows raining down from its ramparts. One may enter the castle occasionally when the ruler lowers the drawbridge, but the ruler will not come out. Those who build castles plan to stay in them for a very long time. Castles enclose a cramped world in which life revolves around the ruler. Everything is centered on defense. I don't see this as healthy for nations or families or individuals.
