Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

What torments of grief you endured, from evils that never arrived

What torments of grief you endured, from evils that never ar

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker has suffered immensely from worrying about potential negative things that never actually happened. It highlights the unnecessary cycle of tormenting oneself with imaginary fears and concerns. It serves as a reminder to avoid dwelling on hypothetical problems and to focus on the present reality, in order to prevent unnecessary and futile suffering.

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Grief

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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