Embrace adversity from "summary" of Letters from a Stoic by Seneca
The wise man will live as long as he ought, not as long as he can. He will mark in what place, with whom, and how he is to conduct his existence, and what he is about, and at what times. He will have the seasons of his life set in order. He who is not busy living is busy dying. The one who seeks every pleasure and turns aside from all pain is weak. Toil and pain are the accompaniments of life. The wise man will not allow himself to be dislodged from his happiness as long as his reason remains unimpaired. He will be strong, noble, and free, and will neither be misled by pleasure nor vanquished by pain. The wise man will not be frightened by poverty or disease, or the other accidents of life. He will love and hate with reason. He will be led by reason and not by the eyes. He will see the good that lies in whatever happens and will not be cast down by adversity. He will not find pleasure in the misfortune of others. He will learn from the ancients and acquire their virtues. He will not be perturbed by the changes of fortune, but will remain constant in his purpose. He will be self-sufficient and not rely on others for his happiness. The wise man will not be disturbed by the prospect of death, for he knows that it is a natural part of life. He will not be anxious about the future, for he will live in the present. He will not be deceived by the false promises of wealth and power. He will live in harmony with nature and will accept whatever comes his way. He will be content with his lot in life and will not envy others. He will be grateful for what he has and will not yearn for what he does not have. The wise man will embrace adversity as a means of testing his character and strengthening his resolve. He will not shrink from challenges, but will face them with courage and determination. He will not be defeated by setbacks, but will learn from them and grow stronger. He will not be discouraged by the obstacles that lie in his path, but will find ways to overcome them. He will not be daunted by the suffering that life may bring, but will endure it with patience and fortitude. He will not be disheartened by the injustices of the world, but will strive to make it a better place. He will not be swayed by the opinions
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