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 In hell there is no retention.
 [Sp., Quien ha infierene nula es retencio.]  
 In hell there is no retention.
 [Sp., Quien ha infierene nula es retencio.] 
Hell is more bearable than nothingness.
Hell is more bearable than nothingness.
Hell is oneself; Hell is alone, the other figures in it merely projections. There is nothing to escape from and read more
Hell is oneself; Hell is alone, the other figures in it merely projections. There is nothing to escape from and nothing to escape to. One is always alone.
 Hell is no other but a soundlesse pit,
 Where no one beame of comfort peeps in it.  
 Hell is no other but a soundlesse pit,
 Where no one beame of comfort peeps in it. 
 Nor ear can hear nor tongue can tell
 The tortures of that inward hell!  
 Nor ear can hear nor tongue can tell
 The tortures of that inward hell! 
Hell isn't merely paved with good intentions, it is walled and roofed with them
Hell isn't merely paved with good intentions, it is walled and roofed with them
 Hell is full of good wishes or desires.
 [Fr., L'enfer est plein de bonnes volontes ou desirs.]  
 Hell is full of good wishes or desires.
 [Fr., L'enfer est plein de bonnes volontes ou desirs.] 
Go to Heaven for the climate, Hell for the company.
Go to Heaven for the climate, Hell for the company.
Hell is paved with good Samaritans.
Hell is paved with good Samaritans.