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"A man who suffers before it is necessary, suffers more than is necessary."

— Seneca

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Seneca is one of the Stoic philosophers.

More quotes from Seneca

• "Seek to be happy with little, and you will find much."
• "We suffer more often in imagination than in reality."
• "He who is brave is free."
• "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity."
• "Life is like a play: it doesn't matter how long it lasts, but how well it is performed."

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