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.