Long is the way
And hard, that out of Hell leads up to Light;
Our prison strong, this huge convex of Fire,
Outrageous to devour, immures us round
Ninefold and gates of burning Adamant
Barred over us prohibit all egress.
-Milton Paradise Lost

Now, this is supposed to induce feelings of total despair but I think the key point is that there is a way.  Always remember that.