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“Man has been called a rational being, but rationality is a matter of choice-and the alternative his nature offers him is: rational being or suicidal animal. Man has to be man-by choice; he has to hold his life as a value-by choice; he has to learn to sustain it-by choice; he has to discover the values it requires and practice his virtues-by choice. A code of values accepted by choice is a code of morality.”

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John Galt
John Galt

John Galt, born on May 2, 1779, and died on April 11, 1839, was an influential British novelist. Known for his vivid portrayal of Scottish rural life and profound insights into social issues, his works have left a lasting impact on 19th-century literature. more

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