There have been two great narcotics in European civilisation: Christianity and alcohol. - Friedrich Nietzsche
Two great European narcotics, alcohol and Christianity. - Friedrich Nietzsche
Self-pity is the most destructive of all narcotics. - Sebastian Horsley
Self pity is easily the most destructive of the non-pharmaceutical narcotics; it is addictive, gives momentary pleasure and separates the victim from reality. - John Gardner