Despair has its own calms.

– Bram Stoker

Dracula, Chapter 4. Jonathan Harker is growing increasingly frightened and disturbed by the behavior of Count Dracula. His remark comes after his attempt to send letters to Peter Hawkins and Mina through the band of Szgany gypies camped at the castle fails. His letters are returned to Dracula. However, he manages to quickly fall asleep.