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“Money demands that you sell, not your weakness to men's stupidity, but your talent to their reason.”

Quote by Ayn Rand

Book:Atlas Shrugged

Work

Atlas Shrugged is a novel that delves into themes of individualism, objectivism, and economic theory. It follows a diverse cast of characters as they navigate a dystopian future where the productive members of society withdraw their efforts in protest against the oppressive government. more

Author

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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Book:Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal

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Book:Ayn Rand Reader

Source: Ayn Rand Reader