“Altruism declares that any action taken for the benefit of others is good, and any action taken for one's own benefit is evil. Thus the beneficiary of an action is the only criterion of moral value - and so long as that beneficiary is anybody other than oneself, anything goes.”
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
“The entire history of science is a progression of exploded fallacies.”
“In order to fight any issue, it is necessary to fight for something, not merely against something.”
“Art is the indispensable medium for the communication of a moral ideal.”
“The code of competence is the only system of morality that's on a gold standard.”
“One of the most destructive anti-concepts in the history of moral philosophy is the term 'duty.”
“A 'mixed economy' is a society in the process of committing suicide.”