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“Someone probably a lot smarter than me said hell is other people. I say you're in hell when you don't give to someone who needs, because you can't bear to have less.”

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Book:The Fireman

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The Fireman

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Joe Hill

Joe Hill is a renowned writer whose works span various genres, including novels, poetry, and drama. His writing is known for its profound themes and unique style, leaving a lasting impact on literature. more

“I was cursing and swearing at you because of that address, I hated you already because of the lies I had told you. Because I only like playing with words, only dreaming, but, do you know, what I really want is that you should all go to hell. That is what I want. I want peace; yes, I'd sell the whole world for a farthing, straight off, so long as I was left in peace. Is the world to go to pot, or am I to go without my tea? I say that the world may go to pot for me so long as I always get my tea.”

Peace Hell Tea

Book:Notes from Underground, White Nights, The Dream of a Ridiculous Man, and Selections from The House of the Dead

Source: Notes from Underground, White Nights, The Dream of a Ridiculous Man, and Selections from The House of the Dead

“Hell, is trying to do what you can't do, trying to be what you're not”

Life Truth Hell Identity Pretending Being Not Staying True

Author:Anzia Yezierska

“A hell, from which one can be saved by a quibble that would carry no weight with a police magistrate, cannot be taken very seriously.”

Hell

Book:The Devils of Loudun

Source: The Devils of Loudun

“Nice work," he said. I grinned. "You look like hell, though," he noted. "I doubt hell has this much Kool-Aid," I replied.”