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“But why should you care what people will say? All you have to do is please yourself.”

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This book compiles a selection of Ayn Rand's writings, including philosophical essays, lectures, and speeches, showcasing her ideas on Objectivism, individualism, and capitalism. more

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Ayn Rand

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

“Only yesterday I was no different than them, yet I was saved. I am explaining to you the way of life of a people who say every sort of wicked thing about me because I sacrificed their friendship to gain my own soul. I left the dark paths of their duplicity and turned my eyes toward the light where there is salvation, truth, and justice. They have exiled me now from their society, yet I am content. Mankind only exiles the one whose large spirit rebels against injustice and tyranny. He who does not prefer exile to servility is not free in the true and necessary sense of freedom.”

“All shall be done, but it may be harder than you think.”

Thinking May Done Harder Wardrobe Lion Witch Wardrobe Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe

Book:The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Source: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

“You can't always judge people by the things they done. You got to judge them by what they are doing now.”

People Done Judging

Author:Kate DiCamillo

“We appreciate the complicated and wonderful gifts you give us in each other. And we appreciate the task you put down before us, of loving each other the best we can, even as you love us.”

Giving Wonderful Appreciate Tasks Complicated

Book:The Essential Kate DiCamillo Collection

Source: The Essential Kate DiCamillo Collection

“Of many magics, one is watching a beloved sleep: free of eyes and awareness, you for a sweet moment hold the heart of him; helpless, he is then all, and however irrationally, you have trusted him to be, man-pure, child-tender.”

Men Heart Children Moments Eye Sleep Magic Awareness Sweet Pure Beloved Trusted Helpless

Author:Truman Capote

“I write as straight as I can, just as I walk as straight as I can, because that is the best way to get there.”

Way Writing I Can Walks Best Way

Book:Experiment in Autobiography - Discoveries and Conclusions of a Very Ordinary Brain (since 1866)

Source: Experiment in Autobiography - Discoveries and Conclusions of a Very Ordinary Brain (since 1866)

“Fantasy flows in where fact leaves a vacuum.”

Writing Facts Fantasy Flow Vacuums

Author:Tom Stoppard

“A character is what he does, yes - but even more, a character is what he means to do.”

Mean Doe Character

Book:Elements of Fiction Writing - Characters & Viewpoint: Proven advice and timeless techniques for creating compelling characters by an award-winning author

Source: Elements of Fiction Writing - Characters & Viewpoint: Proven advice and timeless techniques for creating compelling characters by an award-winning author

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