Happiness is that state of consciousness which proceeds from the achievement of one's values.

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

He stood at the edge of town feeling very small, powerless. Night in the mountains could do that to you, reminding you of your place in the world and laughing at any sense of self-importance.

My biggest surprise when I became a mom was how I had so much love inside me to give to someone.

People think top singers are overpaid, but opera houses have a top fee, which is a good thing. Of course concerts are different- everyone wants to make as much money as possible.

When we have God in clear focus, His powerful presence eclipses our fear.

This is a path that you follow alone.

Of course, if you assume a big enough conspiracy, you can explain anything, including the cosmos itself.

Apathy's a problem but who cares?

Whoever has a heart full of love always has something to give.

In great art there is no beginning and end in point of time. All time is comprehended.

Life isn't about what you get, it's about what you DO with what you get.