Ayn Rand

Individual rights are not subject to a public vote; a majority has no right to vote away the rights of read more

Individual rights are not subject to a public vote; a majority has no right to vote away the rights of a minority; the political function of rights is precisely to protect minorities from oppression by majorities (and the smallest minority on earth is the individual).

Contrary to the vulgar belief that men are motivated primarily by materialistic considerations, we now see the capitalist system being read more

Contrary to the vulgar belief that men are motivated primarily by materialistic considerations, we now see the capitalist system being discredited and destroyed all over the world, even though this system has given men the greatest material comforts

Force and mind are opposites; morality ends where a gun begins.

Force and mind are opposites; morality ends where a gun begins.

The truth is not for all men, but only for those who seek it.

The truth is not for all men, but only for those who seek it.

Evil requires the sanction of the victim.

Evil requires the sanction of the victim.