Quote by Seneca (Seneca the Elder)

A person's fears are lighter when the danger is at hand.

A person's fears are lighter when the danger is at hand.

Summary

This quote suggests that when confronted with an immediate danger, a person's fears become more manageable or less burdensome. In such situations, the intensity and immediacy of the threat can actually make the fears feel lighter or easier to face. The quote implies that as humans, we tend to become more focused and capable of dealing with our fears when they are directly in front of us, as opposed to abstract or distant worries.

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By Seneca (Seneca the Elder)

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