For all species other than us humans, things just are what they are. Our problem is that we’re always trying to figure out what things mean — why thi… - Ryan Holiday

One way to remember who you are,” he said, “is to remember who your heroes are.

Attempting to destroy something out of hate or ego often ensures that it will be preserved and disseminated forever.

To prevent becoming overwhelmed by the world around us, we must, as the ancients practiced, learn how to limit our passions and their control over our lives. It takes skill and discipline to bat away the pests of bad perceptions, to separate reliable signals from deceptive ones, to filter out prejudice, expectation, and fear. But it’s worth it, for what’s left is truth. While others are excited or afraid, we will remain calm and imperturbable. We will see things simply and straightforwardly, as they truly are — neither good nor bad.