And what have you done with all these good gifts? Are you content with yourself and with your life?" "No, I hate my life," Pierre muttered, wincing.

"Thou hatest it.

Then change it, purify thyself; and as thou art purified, thou wilt gain wisdom.

Look at your life, my dear sir.

How have you spent it? In riotous orgies and debauchery, receiving everything from society and giving nothing in return.