“My life has been full of terrible misfortunes most of which never happened”
— Michel de Montaigne
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Simplified Meaning:
People often worry a lot about things that might go wrong, but usually, these bad things don't actually happen. For example, imagine you have an important job interview coming up. You might spend days feeling scared that you'll mess up your answers or that your potential boss won't like you. But when the day comes, the interview goes well, and none of your fears come true. This quote teaches us that we waste too much time and energy stressing about problems that probably won't occur. Instead, it's better to stay calm and focus on what we can control. By doing this, we can enjoy life more and reduce unnecessary anxiety.
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