Tag: ayn rand quotes
Ayn Rand Rational Action of an Individual
“Since knowledge, thinking, and rational action are properties of the individual, since the choice to exercise his rational faculty or not depends on the individual,…
Ayn Rand Rational Self Interest
“When one speaks of man’s right to exist for his own sake, for his own rational self-interest, most people assume automatically that this means his…
Ayn Rand on Hedonism
“Hedonism is the doctrine which holds that the good is whatever gives you pleasure and, therefore, pleasure is the standard of morality. Objectivism holds that…
Ayn Rand on the New Left
The New Left does not portend a revolution, as its press agents claim, but a Putsch. A revolution is the climax of a long philosophical development…
Ayn Rand on Trade
“A trader is a man who earns what he gets and does not give or take the undeserved. He does not treat men as masters…
Ayn Rand, More On Emtions
An emotion as such tells you nothing about reality, beyond the fact that something makes you feel something. Without a ruthlessly honest commitment to introspection—to…
Ayn Rand on Conflict of Interests
“There is no conflict of interests among men who do not desire the unearned, who do not make sacrifices nor accept them, who deal with…
Ayn Rand on Emotions
Emotions are inherent in your nature, but their content is dictated by your mind.
Ayn Rand – Sphere of Rights
“Within the sphere of your own rights, your freedom is absolute. A right cannot be violated except by physical force. Therefore, we can draw a…