On groundless fears
13:10
Book Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
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10.
Let us, then, look carefully into the matter.
It is likely that some troubles will befall us; but it is not a present fact.
How often has the unexpected happened!
How often has the expected never come to pass!
And even though it is ordained to be, what does it avail to run out to meet your suffering?
You will suffer soon enough, when it arrives; so look forward meanwhile to better things.
Book: Moral Letters Vol I
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On groundless fears
Location: Chapter 13, Section 10
Content:
10.
Let us, then, look carefully into the matter.
It is likely that some troubles will befall us; but it is not a present fact.
How often has the unexpected happened!
How often has the expected never come to pass!
And even though it is ordained to be, what does it avail to run out to meet your suffering?
You will suffer soon enough, when it arrives; so look forward meanwhile to better things.