This was a survival tactic ; I did n't feel pain each and every time people acted according to their own nature . You could say I became cynical , as I did . I always expected the worst . Over time , I changed these views . I prepared for the worst , but hoped for the best , and when the worst came around , I tried to deal with it to the best of my ability .

Question: Why is the narrator supporting the suppression of emotions ?
Answer: None of the above choices .The narrator is a follower of Seneca .The narrator is attempting to protect themselves .The narrator is a stoic .