Quote by Thomas Jefferson

How much pain they have cost us, the evils which have never happened.

How much pain they have cost us, the evils which have never

Summary

This quote, often attributed to the philosopher Thomas Jefferson, highlights the tendency of individuals to anguish and suffer over imaginary or hypothetical situations that have never actually occurred. It emphasizes the unnecessary distress caused by worrying about potential future events, cautioning against dwelling on these fictional misfortunes that only exist within our own minds. By recognizing and questioning the weight we give to these non-existent hardships, we can learn to alleviate unnecessary suffering and focus on the present rather than the imagined future.

By Thomas Jefferson

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