“The great creators - the thinkers, the artists, the scientists, the inventors - stood alone against the men of their time. Every great new thought was opposed. Every great new invention was denounced. The first motor was considered foolish. The airplane was considered impossible... But the men of unborrowed vision went ahead. They fought, they suffered and they paid. But they won.”
This book compiles a selection of Ayn Rand's writings, including philosophical essays, lectures, and speeches, showcasing her ideas on Objectivism, individualism, and capitalism. more
“To be absolutely certain about something, one must know everything or nothing about it.”
“Everyone has a right to be stupid, but Comrade MacDonald abuses the privilege.”
“There is in souls a sympathy with sounds.”
“I am originally from Indiana. I know what most of you are thinking: Indiana - mafia.”
“I did a gig in the U.S. once for the homeless. I said 'It's nice to see so many bums on seats.'”