Potentially, a government is the most dangerous threat to man's rights: it holds a legal monopoly on the use of physical force against legally disarmed victims. Ayn Rand dangerousdisarmforce Change image and share on social
A desire presupposes the possibility of action to achieve it; action presupposes a goal which is worth achieving. Ayn Rand achieveactiondesire Change image and share on social
It only stands to reason that where there's sacrifice, there's someone collecting the sacrificial offerings. Where there's service, there is someone being served. The man who speaks to you of sacrifice is speaking of slaves and masters, and intends to be the master. Ayn Rand collectintendman share on social
People create their own questions because they are afraid to look straight. All you have to do is look straight and see the road, and when you see it, don't sit looking at it - walk. Ayn Rand afraidcreatepeople Change image and share on social
The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws. Ayn Rand breakcrackcrime share on social
Only the man who does not need it, is fit to inherit wealth, the man who would make his fortune no matter where he started. Ayn Rand fitfortuneinherit Change image and share on social