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Black t-shirt, front: “We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.” Seneca, in Roman capitals.
Woman packing a pie into her car before Thanksgiving, in the black Seneca tee printed We suffer more often in imagination
Black t-shirt, left side view: the Quoteiac logo on the sleeve.

“We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.”Seneca · Quote T-Shirt

3 a.m. You've already rehearsed the whole bad conversation. Twice. It hasn't even happened.

Most of what keeps you up is quiet and invented. Naming it is half the cure.

Wear it the morning after. It went fine.

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Fit & Fabric

Our shirts are cut differently from style to style, so check this chart before you order. All measurements are in inches, taken laid flat.

Size Chest width Length
XS 16½ 27
S 18 28
M 20 29
L 22 30
XL 24 31
2XL 26 32

How to measure: Lay a tee you like flat. Measure straight across the chest, armpit to armpit. Pick the size with the closest chest width. Length runs from the top of the shoulder to the hem.

Fabric: 100% combed, ring-spun cotton, 4.2 oz per square yard. Lightweight and pre-shrunk.

Care: Wash inside out in cold water. Tumble dry low or hang dry. Don't iron the print. Don't bleach or dry clean.

Each piece can differ from the chart by up to 2 inches.

$32
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Seneca, Letters to Lucilius, Letter XIII. Translated by Richard M. Gummere, 1917.

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