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“This is pity,” he thought, and then he lifted his head in wonder. He thought that there must be something terribly wrong with a world in which this monstrous feeling is called a virtue.”

Quote by Ayn Rand

Book:Ayn Rand Novel Collection

Work

Ayn Rand Novel Collection

This collection includes Ayn Rand's most notable works, showcasing her distinctive style and exploration of Objectivism, a philosophical system emphasizing rational self-interest and individualism. more

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American novelist and philosopher, known for her novels and philosophical ideas. Her works emphasize individualism, free markets, and rationalism, and have had a profound impact on politics and philosophy in the late 20th century. more

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