I am an intransigent atheist, though not a militant one. This means that I am not fighting against religion - I am fighting for reason.

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

Nihilism is a subject for comedy.

Geniuses and prophets do not usually excel in professional learning, and their originality, if any, is often due precisely to the fact that they do not.

Let me say this on a personal note. Without the United States of America, I would in all probably not be able to stand here before you today.

Consciousness is not personal. Human consciousness is just an expression of universal consciousness, which pervades the entire universe.

It really is a choice between division or unity, between an economy that works for everyone or one that is stacked for those at the top, between strong, steady leadership or a loose cannon.

I don't think there's anything remotely "new" or "experimental" about any modern metal bands.

Before death takes away what you are given, give away what there is to give.

I could see myself in the fur coats, turtleneck sweaters, with the Kangol hats like Slick Rick and Dana Dane. But I could also see myself in a leather Troop suit like LL Cool J.

The man who is deserving the name is the one whose thoughts and exertions are for others rather than for himself.

A late lark twitters from the quiet skies.