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“The self you have betrayed is your mind; self-esteem is reliance on one’s power to think. The ego you seek, that essential “you” which you cannot express or define, is not your emotions or inarticulate dreams, but your intellect, that judge of your supreme tribunal whom you’ve impeached in order to drift at the mercy of any stray shyster you describe as your “feeling.””

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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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