It is difficult to live in and enjoy the moment when you are thinking about the past or worrying about the future.
There is nothing so wretched or foolish as to anticipate misfortunes. What madness is it in expecting evil before it arrives?
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There is nothing so wretched or foolish as to anticipate misfortunes. What madness is it in expecting evil before it arrives?
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