Seneca, Epistles 5.7

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TRANSLATOR: Long
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AUTHOR: Seneca
TEXT: Epistles

In the writings of our own Hecaton I find it said that limiting one's desires is beneficial also as a remedy for fear. "You will cease to fear," he says, "if you cease to hope."

Although they seem opposed, [desire and hope] are connected […] these two that are so different nonetheless go along together; where hope goes, fear follows. Nor do I find it surprising that it should be so. Both belong to the mind that is in suspense, that is worried by its expectation of what is to come.