"Expecting is the greatest impediment to living. In anticipation of tomorrow, it loses today"
- Seneca the Younger
About this Quote
This quote by Lucius Annaeus Seneca speaks with the idea that when we focus too much on the future, we can lose out on the present. By anticipating excessive from the future, we can end up being so focused on what is to come that we forget to appreciate what is taking place in today. This can cause us losing out on chances and experiences that are occurring today. Seneca is warning us to be conscious of our expectations and to not let them obstruct of living in the minute. He is motivating us to be present and to enjoy the here and now, instead of constantly looking ahead. By doing this, we can take advantage of our lives and not lose out on the happiness of today.
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