Man—every man—is an end in himself, not a means to the ends of others; he must live for his own sake, neither sacrificing himself to others nor sacrificing others to himself; he must work for his rational self-interest, with the achievement of his own happiness as the highest moral purpose of his life.
Ayn RandA rational man never distorts or corrupts his own standards and judgment in order to appeal to the irrationality, stupidity, or dishonesty of others.
Ayn RandI can accept anything, except what seems to be the easiest for most people: the half-way, the almost, the just-about, the in-between.
Ayn RandIndividual rights are not subject to a public vote; a majority has no right to vote away the rights of a minority.
Ayn RandLive and act within the limit of your knowledge and keep expanding it to the limit of your life.
Ayn Rand