That which exists possesses identity; he could keep it out of existence by refusing to identify it.

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

I almost think there is no wisdom comparable to that of exchanging what is called the realities of life for dreams

You should have trusted me. I'm really tired of people not trusting me.

All the happiness of man stems from one thing only: that he is incapable of staying quietly in his room.

I have found that the most significant experiences of our lives rarely come when we're expecting them and oftentimes when we're not even paying attention.

If you're authentic, people smile because they sense there's a piece of themselves there.

So it's a yes, then?" To blue-corn pancakes or being your girlfriend?

The most powerful thing we own is our vote.

It is very easy to overestimate the importance of our own achievements in comparison with what we owe others.

Hawaiians want change, and if the Democrats don't offer change, Hawaiians are going to vote for the Republican who offers change.

Do good when you can, and charge when you think they will stand it.