Set aside a certain number of days during which you shall be content with the scantiest fare, and say, Is this the condition that I feared?

Seneca · Letters to Lucilius 18

What it means

Rehearse a little hardship on purpose, and the fear of it loses its grip.

Carry it today

Go without one small comfort today, on purpose, and notice you're still fine.

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