" "Yes, yes," assented Pierre.
"Look then at thy inner self with the eyes of the spirit, and ask thyself whether thou art content with thyself.
What hast thou attained relying on reason only? What art thou? You are young, you are rich, you are clever, you are well educated.
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.