Jeremy Gilbert: Anna said that vampires don’t have to feel pain. That they could turn it off if they shut out their humanity.
Damon Salvatore: That’s very true.
Jeremy Gilbert: Is it easier that way?
Damon Salvatore: Is what easier?
Jeremy Gilbert: Life.
Damon Salvatore: Life sucks either way, Jeremy. If you’re a vampire, you don’t have to feel bad if you don’t want to.
Jeremy Gilbert: Is that what you did?
Damon Salvatore: I did it for… I did it for a very long time. And life was a lot easier.
From The Vampire Diaries – Season 1 Episode 22: ‘Founder’s Day’ (1×22) | Produced by The CW
