Steven Pressfield

"The paradox seems to be, as Socrates demonstrated long ago, that the truly free individual is free only to the extent of his own self-mastery. While those who will not govern themselves are condemned to find masters to govern over them."

- Steven Pressfield

"Start before you’re ready."

- Steven Pressfield

"The most important thing about art is to work. Nothing else matters except sitting down every day and trying."

- Steven Pressfield

"Creative work is not a selfish act or a bid for attention on the part of the actor."

- Steven Pressfield

"Creative work is a gift to the world and every being in it. Don’t cheat us of your contribution. Give us what you’ve got."

- Steven Pressfield