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“It is precisely in times of immunity from care that the soul should toughen itself beforehand for occasions of greater stress, and it is while Fortune is kind that it should fortify itself against her violence.”
When life is calm, practice handling discomfort so you are ready when hard times come.
It is precisely in times of immunity from care that the soul should toughen itself beforehand for occasions of greater stress.
It is precisely in times of immunity from care that the soul should toughen itself beforehand for occasions of greater stress.
Explanation: Seneca compares philosophical practice to training. Small, voluntary discomforts can make future difficulties feel less frightening and less controlling.
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