" " True happiness is to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future. Seneca 0 SHARES Report Shareable Images Download perfectly sized images for your favorite social media platforms. × More from Seneca Explore other famous thoughts on science and life. View All "A gift consists not in what is done or given, but in the intention of the giver or doer." "A happy life is one which is in accordance with its own nature." "It is the superfluous things for which men sweat." Explore Related Topics Happiness Mindfulness Present