“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.”
"Start before you’re ready."
- Steven Pressfield
Motivation
"The most important thing about art is to work. Nothing else matters except sitting down every day and trying."
- Steven Pressfield
Hard Work
"Creative work is not a selfish act or a bid for attention on the part of the actor."
- Steven Pressfield
Creativity
"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
Contribution
"Beauty is not about physical perfection, but about authenticity and confidence."
- Beauty and the Beast
Self-awareness
"Beauty is found in the unique qualities that make us who we are."
- Beauty and the Beast
Self-awareness
"I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific."
- Lily Tomlin
Self-awareness
"Make sure your worst enemy doesn’t live between your own two ears."
- Laird Hamilton
Self-awareness
"True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less."
Self-awareness