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“Many words have been granted me, and some are wise, and some are false, but only three are holy: "I will it!”

Quote by Ayn Rand

Work

A futuristic narrative that follows a young man named Equality 7-2521 in a society where individuality is forbidden and the collective is everything. The story delves into the struggle for personal identity and the quest for freedom. 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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