256: Carl Sandburg

“To work hard, to live hard, to die hard, and then go to hell after all would be too damn hard.” —Carl Sandburg

Especially after loving hard.

255: Ralph Trine

“We make our own heaven or our own hell.” —Ralph Trine

And ever the case has that been.

254: Marquis de Sade

“To judge from… theologians, one must conclude that God created most men simply with a view to crowding hell.” —Marquis de Sade

That’s the “Everloving Merciful God” to you, bub.