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“Rights are not a matter of numbers - and there can be no such thing, in law or in morality, as actions forbidden to an individual, but permitted to a mob.”

Quote by Ayn Rand

Book:Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal

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Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal

This book delves into the philosophical underpinnings of capitalism, discussing its moral and ethical aspects, and presenting arguments in favor of the system. more

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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:Ayn Rand Reader

Source: Ayn Rand Reader

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“Providing, meaning to a mass of unrelated needs, ideas, words and pictures - it is the designer's job to select and fit this material together and make it interesting.”

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“Any system that sees aesthetics as irrelevant, that separates the artist from his product, that fragments the work of the individual, or creates by committee, or makes mincemeat of the creative process will, in the long run, diminish not only the product but the maker as well.”

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