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“Whatever their future, at the dawn of their lives, men seek a noble vision of man's nature and of life's potential.”

Quote by Ayn Rand

Book:The Fountainhead

Work

The Fountainhead

A classic work of American literature, this novel delves into the life of Howard Roark, an architect whose innovative designs challenge the status quo. Roark's journey is one of personal and professional triumphs and tribulations, as he battles against societal pressures to conform to the norms of his time. 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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Book:The Ayn Rand Lexicon: Objectivism from A to Z

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Source: The Ayn Rand Lexicon: Objectivism from A to Z

“I can accept anything, except what seems to be the easiest for most people: the half-way, the almost, the just-about, the in-between.”

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Source: Ayn Rand Novel Collection

“And now I see the face of god, and I raise this god over the earth, this god whom men have sought since men came into being, this god who will grant them joy and peace and pride. This god, this one word: 'I.”

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Book:Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal

Source: Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal