Capitalism is based on individual rights - not on the sacrifice of the individual to the 'public good' of the collective.
Ayn RandOne can study what exists and how consciousness functions; but one cannot analyze (or “prove”) existence as such, or consciousness as such. These are irreducible primaries. (An attempt to “prove” them is self-contradict ory: it is an attempt to “prove” existence by means of nonexistence, and consciousness by means of unconsciousness .)
Ayn RandParties are intended to be celebrations, and celebrations should be only for those who have something to celebrate.
Ayn Rand