Maxioms by Ayn Rand
We can evade reality, but we cannot evade the consequences of evading reality
We can evade reality, but we cannot evade the consequences of evading reality
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.
The ladder of success is best climbed by stepping on the rungs of opportunity.
The ladder of success is best climbed by stepping on the rungs of opportunity.
Money is your means of survival. The verdict you pronounce upon the source of your livelihood is the verdict you read more
Money is your means of survival. The verdict you pronounce upon the source of your livelihood is the verdict you pronounce upon your life. If the source is corrupt, you have damned your own existence. Did you get your money by fraud? By pandering to men's vices or men's stupidity? By catering to fools, in the hope of getting more than your ability deserves? By lowering your standards? By doing work you despise for purchasers your scorn? If so, then your money will not give you a moment's or a penny's worth of joy. Then all the things you buy will become, not a tribute to you, but a reproach; not an achievement, but a reminder of shame. Then you'll scream that money is evil. Evil, because it would not pinch-hit for your self-respect? Evil, because it would not let you enjoy your depravity? Is this the root of your hatred of money?
