Ayn Rand

The purpose of the law is not to prevent a future offense, but to punish the one actually committed.

Ayn Rand

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

Ayn Rand

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

Ayn Rand

The uncontested absurdities of today are the accepted slogans of tomorrow.

Ayn Rand

The verdict you pronounce upon the source of your livelihood is the verdict you pronounce upon your life.

Ayn Rand

The worst guilt is to accept an unearned guilt.

Ayn Rand

There are no contradictions. If you find one, check your premises.

Ayn Rand

There are two sides to every issue: one side is right and the other is wrong, but the middle is always evil.

Ayn Rand

There can be no compromise on basic principles. There can be no compromise on moral issues. There can be no compromise on matters of knowledge, of truth, of rational conviction.

Ayn Rand

There is no such thing as a lousy job – only lousy men who don’t care to do it.

Ayn Rand