I never thought much of the courage of a lion tamer. Inside the cage he is at least safe from people. In this world there is always danger for those who are afraid of it. The government who robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul. As long as I have a want, I have a reason for living.
Satisfaction is death.
Between persons of equal income there is no social distinction except the distinction of merit. We have not lost faith, but we have transferred it from God to the medical profession. Here there is no hope, and consequently no duty, no work, nothing to be gained by praying, nothing to be lost by doing what you like. Hell, in short, is a place where you have nothing to do but amuse yourself. He who has never hoped can never despair.