Ayn Rand

The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, read more

The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws.

There is a level of cowardice lower than that of the conformist: the fashionable non-conformist.

There is a level of cowardice lower than that of the conformist: the fashionable non-conformist.

There are two sides to every issue: one side is right and the other is wrong, but the middle is read more

There are two sides to every issue: one side is right and the other is wrong, but the middle is always evil.

Learn to value yourself, which means: to fight for your happiness.

Learn to value yourself, which means: to fight for your happiness.

Contradictions do not exist. Whenever you think you are facing a contradiction, check your premises. You will find that one read more

Contradictions do not exist. Whenever you think you are facing a contradiction, check your premises. You will find that one of them is wrong.