

“Modesty is becoming in youth.”
― Charmides
― Charmides

“You want to know what's wrong with the world?" Dad paused. "It's this alienation that permeates every aspect of humanity.”
― The Soul of Atlas
― The Soul of Atlas

“To recognize and comprehend what influences us and others is to function with purpose.”
― The Soul of Atlas
― The Soul of Atlas

“Of all the social systems in mankind’s history, capitalism is the only system based on an objective theory of values.[1] Ayn Rand”
― The Soul of Atlas: Ayn Rand, Christianity, a Quest for Common Ground
― The Soul of Atlas: Ayn Rand, Christianity, a Quest for Common Ground

“And with the image of Jesus carrying the cross, I hearken back to the statue of Atlas on Fifth Avenue, where there is a poignant contrast. Across the street from Atlas stands the majestic Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. There, facing one another, these monuments pay tribute to the world views of my fathers: Christianity and Objectivism; Faith and Reason. Each is resolute in its position and stands in strength. Yet, they could not be more disparate. Where Atlas carries the world, Jesus carries the cross.”
― The Soul of Atlas: Ayn Rand, Christianity, a Quest for Common Ground
― The Soul of Atlas: Ayn Rand, Christianity, a Quest for Common Ground
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