Capitalism has created the highest standard of living ever known on earth. The evidence is incontrovertible. The contrast between West and East Berlin is the latest demonstration, like a laboratory experiment for all to see. Yet those who are loudest in proclaiming their desire to eliminate poverty are loudest in denouncing capitalism. Man's well-being is not their goal.
Ayn RandThe truly and deliberately evil men are a very small minority; it is the appeaser who unleashes them on mankind.
Ayn RandMoney is so noble a medium that it does not compete with guns and it does not make terms with brutality. It will not permit a country to survive as half-property, half-loot.
Ayn RandIt's the person who would sell his soul for a nickel, who is loudest in proclaiming his hatred of money.
Ayn Rand