But what man does out of despair, is not necessarily a key to his character. I have always thought that the real key is in that which he seeks for his enjoyment.

If the truth shall kill them, let them die.

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.

The smallest minority on earth is the individual. Those who deny individual rights cannot claim to be defenders of minorities.

The truth is not for all men, but only for those who seek it.

When you see corruption being rewarded and honesty becoming a self-sacrifice, you may know that your society is doomed

We can evade reality, but we cannot evade the consequences of evading reality

So you think that money is the root of all evil. Have you ever asked what is the root of all money?

Every aspect of Western culture needs a new code of ethics - a rational ethics - as a precondition of rebirth.

You can ignore reality, but you can't ignore the consequences of ignoring reality.

But I don't think of you. - Howard Roark

So they watch over us like gods of old. Our patron sinners.

Let us hope...that a kind Providence will put a speedy end to the acts of God under which we have been laboring.

When I am truly present, I feel alive, and I want everyone around me to share that feeling so we can make the most of that moment together.

Old men need applause too.

Work to recognize the primary importance of the present moment.

I always say the work is not a celebration as such, because that's sometimes just as weird and excluding and perverse.

Without action, you aren't going anywhere.

Thus we use our supposed "knowledge" of others to speak on their behalf, and condemn them for their words we ourselves put in their silent mouths.

The source of the ego is God.

If you feel strongly about someone, go up to them. Pursue what you want in life. Why be shy about something like that?