Comfort-Aggravation

We seldom break our leg so long as life continues a toilsome upward climb. The danger comes when we begin to take things easily and choose the convenient paths. (Nietzsche)

Comfort, n. A state of mind produced by contemplation of a neighbour's uneasiness. (Bierce)

The seed-bed of life is sorrow and misfortune; the seed-bed of death is comfort and pleasure. (Chinese proverb)