Ryan Holiday Quotes

“We must master ourselves unless we'd prefer to be mastered by someone or something else.”
― Ryan Holiday, Discipline Is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control

“History is written with blood, sweat, and tears, and it is etched into eternity by the quiet endurance of courageous people.”
― Ryan Holiday, Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors the Brave

“Start small...on something big.”
― Ryan Holiday, Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors the Brave

“Put yourself in tough situations. Accept challenges. Familiarize yourself with the unfamiliar. That's how you widen your perspective and your understanding.”
― Ryan Holiday, Stillness Is the Key

“Be upfront about your needs and plans.”
― Ryan Holiday

“No one is saying you have to be a saint. Just try not to be a sellout.”
― Ryan Holiday

“We can't just mean well. We have to be able to [i]do[/i] well.”
― Ryan Holiday

“It doesn't matter what kind of work you do or what you accomplish. In the end, you're measured by how you treat the people closest to you.”
― Ryan Holiday