every man is free to rise as far as he's able or willing, but the degree to which he thinks determines the degree to which he'll rise.

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

The books you read in childhood shape the person you become.

Stagnation is self-abdication.

Childhood Is the Kingdom Where Nobody Dies.

It is possible to wake up very quickly, to become enlightened, or you can do it gradually.

I believe that we all have the potential to love any human being, and that genetics, upbringing, choice, social conditioning and environment play a major part in which way we sway.

To know how to do something well is to enjoy it.

I happen to know people who are followers of Christ in other religions.

A lover's quarrel is always about every quarrel you ever had.

You're not born with certain skills; you have to acquire them.

Too many bright colors make for congestion. Too many bright colors need, above all, contrast in value, to eliminate vibration.