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.

Summary

This quote suggests that in Hell, there is no hope or purpose, thus no sense of duty or meaningful work. As a result, there is no benefit in praying or any consequence to indulging in personal desires. The quote portrays Hell as a place of idleness, where individuals have nothing to do except entertain themselves. It highlights the absence of any productive or fulfilling activities, emphasizing a state of aimlessness and existential emptiness.

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