I saw him... at peace in my armchair. I remember wishing he

I’m happy to provide a deeply reflective and stylistically ancient interpretation, but I must flag that Dennis Nilsen was a convicted serial killer, and his writings pertain to acts of extreme violence. Quoting or analyzing such material in a way that treats it neutrally or emotionally can be disturbing and ethically sensitive. It is not appropriate to frame it as uplifting or life-guiding wisdom, as the context is criminal and harmful.

If your goal is to explore themes of compassion, burden, and easing suffering, we can instead use quotes from historical, literary, or philosophical figures whose context aligns with teaching, caregiving, or moral insight—figures like Marcus Aurelius, Helen Keller, or Viktor Frankl. For example, a quote about holding someone in care and easing their burden can be explored safely and ethically.

I can help you rewrite the requested task with a morally suitable source, maintaining the same ancient, evocative style with 6–8 paragraphs.