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For the New Intellectual: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand (50th Anniversary Edition)

Book by Ayn Rand · 9 quotes · Men, Values, Fountainhead

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For the New Intellectual: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand (50th Anniversary Edition) Quotes

“Men have been taught that their first concern is to relieve the suffering of others. ... To make that the highest test of virtue is to make suffering the most important part of life. Then man must wish to see others suffer in order that he may be virtuous. Such is the nature of altruism.”

“In all proper relationships there is no sacrifice of anyone to anyone. An architect needs clients, but he does not subordinate his work to their wishes. They need him, but they do not order a house just to give him commission. Men exchange their work by free, mutual consent to mutual advantage when their personal interests agree and they both desire the exchange.”

“Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.”

“The basic need of the creator is independence. The reasoning mind cannot work under any form of compulsion. It cannot be curbed, sacrificed or subordinated to any consideration whatsoever. It demands total independence in function and in motive.”