Ryan Holiday : (5) " Times change. Context changes. Just because something is old and a ‘part of our history’ shouldn’t mean we are forced to honor it forever. " - Ryan Holiday " Perfectionism rarely begets perfection, or satisfaction – only disappointment. " - Ryan Holiday " Stoicism – and philosophy – are not the domains of idle professors. They are the succor of the successful and the men and women of action. " - Ryan Holiday " Philosophy is not just about talking or lecturing or even reading long, dense books. In fact, it is something men and women of action use – and have used throughout history – to solve their problems and achieve their greatest triumphs. Not in the classroom but on the battlefield, in the forum, and at court. " - Ryan Holiday " As authors, we’re all trying to fight against obscurity and outside distractions, but it’s a tough battle. " - Ryan Holiday