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The speaker is saying it is painful to see sincere writers copy someone who is making bad choices. The quote warns that good intentions do not protect people from following a harmful example. It values independent judgment over imitation.
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About Ryan Holiday
American marketer and author
Ryan Clark Holiday is an American marketer and author. He became known for presenting Stoicism as a practical philosophy for modern life, especially through the teachings associated with the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. His work centers on making Stoicism accessible to contemporary readers and on marketing ideas about disciplined, reflective living. He is known for promoting that tradition in a way that connects ancient philosophy with present-day concerns.
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Books by Ryan Holiday
The Obstacle is the Way
2014
Ego is the Enemy
2016
Trust Me, I'm Lying
2012
Stillness Is the Key
2019
Perennial Seller
2017