Every government interference in the economy consists of giving an unearned benefit, extorted by force, to some men at the expense of others.

It's such a waste to be subtle and vicious with people who don't even know that you're being subtle and vicious

Why no. I’m too conceited. If you want to call it that. I don’t make comparisons. I never think of myself in relation to anyone else. I just refuse to measure myself as part of anything. I’m an utter egotist.

The essential characteristic of socialism is the denial of individual property rights.

I shall choose friends among men, but neither slaves nor masters. And I shall choose only such as please me, and them I shall love and respect, but neither command nor obey. And we shall join our hands when we wish, or walk alone when we so desire.

Emotions are inherent in your nature, but their content is dictated by your mind. Your emotional capacity is an empty motor, and your values are the fuel with which your mind fills it.

Happiness is not to be achieved at the command of emotional whims.