Others, as many as take pleasure in their trade and profession, can even pine themselves at their works, and neglect their bodies and their food for it; and dost thou less honor thy nature than an ordinary mechanic his trade; or a good dancer his art? than a covetous man his silver, and the vainglorious man applause? These to whatsoever they take an affection, can be content to want their meat and sleep, to further that every one which he affects: and shall actions tending to the common good of human society, seem to {hold less worth and deserve less zeal?}

Rimmer: "You can't just whack Death on the head!"
Lister: "Yeah? If he comes near me I'll rip his nipples off."