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“There is fear hanging in the air of the sleeping halls, and the air of the streets. Fear walks through the city, fear without name, without shape. All men feel it and none dare speak.”

Quote by Ayn Rand

Book:Anthem
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Anthem

A futuristic narrative that follows a young man named Equality 7-2521 in a society where individuality is forbidden and the collective is everything. The story delves into the struggle for personal identity and the quest for freedom. more

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Ayn Rand
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

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