Ayn Rand

Happiness is that state of consciousness which proceeds from the achievement of one's values.

Happiness is that state of consciousness which proceeds from the achievement of one's values.

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.

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 spread of evil is the symptom of a vacuum. Whenever evil wins, it is only by default: by the read more

The spread of evil is the symptom of a vacuum. Whenever evil wins, it is only by default: by the moral failure of those who evade the fact that there can be no compromise on basic principles.

Do not ever say that the desire to 'do good' by force is a good motive. Neither power-lust nor stupidity read more

Do not ever say that the desire to 'do good' by force is a good motive. Neither power-lust nor stupidity are good motives.