Rationalization is a process of not perceiving reality, but of attempting to make reality fit one’s emotions.

Productiveness is your acceptance of morality, your recognition of the fact that you choose to live.

Morality is a code of black and white. When and if men attempt a compromise, it is obvious which side will necessarily lose and which will necessarily profit.

Their eyes were dark and hard and glowing, with no fear in them, no kindness and no guilt.

There are no contradictions. If you find one, check your premises.

There's something I want you to know,' said Cherryl, her voice taut and harsh, 'so that there won't be any pretending about it. I'm not going to put on the sweet relative act. I know what you've done to Jim and how you've made him miserable all his life. I'm going to protect him against you. I'll put you in your place. I'm Mrs. Taggart. I'm the woman in this family now.' 'That's quite all right,' said Dagny. 'I'm the man.

Ethics is a code of values which guide our choices and actions and determine the purpose and course of our lives.