“There is no conflict, and no call for sacrifice, and no man is a threat to the aims of another—if men understand that reality is an absolute not to be faked, that lies do not work, that the unearned cannot be had, that the undeserved cannot be given, that the destruction of a value which is, will not bring value to that which isn’t.”
Atlas Shrugged is a novel that delves into themes of individualism, objectivism, and economic theory. It follows a diverse cast of characters as they navigate a dystopian future where the productive members of society withdraw their efforts in protest against the oppressive government. more
“Stories are just lies made to look like truth.”
“Is cruelty still cruel if it is necessary? Is cruelty still cruel if it is part of a lie?”
“These are the things you don’t say, even to someone you love.”
“It is more disgraceful for a king to tell lies than anyone else.”