[To 2005 House, it is unconfirmed and he'll keep it that way as long as he damn well pleases.]

Isn't every disease a punishment from God for one sin or another? Smallpox was one. Influenza too. Colds are the ones you have to watch out for; you get it, it's a sure sign you're damned.

[Grabbing his cane, he gets up to dispose of the used materials. And pour himself a cup of coffee.]