If you really want to escape the things that harass you, what you're needing is not to be in a different place but to be a different person.
— Seneca
Letters from a Stoic, Letter 104
Commentary
This quote by Seneca highlights the Stoic concept of change and escapism. The wisdom found in Letters from a Stoic remains highly relevant today, reminding us to focus on our inner state rather than external circumstances.
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