To deal with men by force is as impractical as to deal with nature by persuasion.
AYN RANDTo deal with men by force is as impractical as to deal with nature by persuasion.
AYN RANDIf you don’t know, the thing to do is not to get scared, but to learn.
AYN RANDThe truth is not for all men but only for those who seek it.
AYN RANDThe essential characteristic of socialism is the denial of individual property rights.
AYN RANDDon’t ever get angry at a man for stating the truth.
AYN RANDSelf respect is something that can’t be killed. The worst thing is to kill a man’s pretense at it.
AYN RANDA businessman cannot force you to buy his product; if he makes a mistake, he suffers the consequences; if he fails, he takes the loss. If bureaucrat makes a mistake, you suffer the consequences; if he fails, he passes the loss on to you.
AYN RANDWhen I disagree with a rational man, I let reality be our final arbiter; if I am right, he will learn; if I am wrong, I will; one of us will win, but both will profit.
AYN RANDTo sell your soul is the easiest thing in the world. That’s what everybody does every hour of his life. If I asked you to keep your soul – would you understand why that’s much harder?
AYN RANDIntegrity is the ability to stand by an idea.
AYN RANDThe man who speaks to you of sacrifice, speaks of slaves and masters. And intends to be the master.
AYN RANDReason is not automatic. Those who deny it cannot be conquered by it. Do not count on them. Leave them alone.
AYN RANDThe source of the government’s authority is “the consent of the governed.
AYN RANDThe man who does not value himself, cannot value anything or anyone.
AYN RANDWhat is man? He’s just a collection of chemicals with delusions of grandeur.
AYN RANDMoney is only a tool. It will take you wherever you wish, but it will not replace you as the driver.
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