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This reads as a warning that future-focused worry is less about the future itself than about the mind that keeps rehearsing it. Seneca points to anxiety as a form of self-made misery, and the line can be taken to mean that peace begins with where attention is placed. It lands in moments when uncertainty starts to crowd out ordinary life.
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About Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Roman Stoic philosopher and statesman of the first century CE, Seneca is best known for his practical essays on ethics and self-discipline, blending philosophical theory with everyday wisdom. His works, including *Letters to Lucilius*, remain influential for their clarity and focus on resilience and moral integrity.
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