Showing posts with label Ayn Rand. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ayn Rand. Show all posts

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks.

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks.

Friday, February 06, 2026

Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks.

Saturday, January 03, 2026

Linky Links

 Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Nitwittery update: the bias against novellas. Off the top of my head I'd add Cannery Row or A Moveable Feast to that list.

- Jonathan Turley: The US captures Maduro and his wife. The legal case against Maduro.

- One of Scott Adams best videos.

- Charles Murray on Who is Ayn Rand?  Old but Rand's books aren't exactly new. (HT Execupundit)

Sunday, November 23, 2025

Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks!

Monday, October 27, 2025

Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks!

Monday, October 13, 2025

Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks!

Monday, September 29, 2025

Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks!

Monday, July 21, 2025

Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks!

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks!

Monday, February 17, 2025

Atlas Shrugged

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

"Of what importance is an individual in the titanic collective achievement of our industrial age?" Ayn Rand

That second quote is taken right from the book and though that mindset quoted helps explain the villains in the book it also explains Rand's  propensity to introduce numerous characters that ultimately have nothing to do with the plot. 

The exposition that goes along with each character helps explain Rand's awful reputation as a novelist. I've gotten through about 10% of the book and I can't take anymore.

Yes you wanted each man be be a combination of man of action and philosopher who knows they have free will to act and they decide to act to achieve something. But each industry doesn't need you to create a character to describe such a man. And then create a character for each industry that's a parasite in the same field.

I felt the need to re-read this book because of so many of the characteristics she is known for are coming true daily in the news. I was optimistic that I could gleam some new insight from a re-reading. Instead I'm going on a strike of my own, saying "Who is John Gault?" and putting the book down in favor of another.

Friday, February 14, 2025

Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks!

Happy Valentine's Day from Ayn Rand

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks!

Sunday, December 08, 2024

Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks!

Friday, November 29, 2024

Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks!

Friday, September 27, 2024

Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope I may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks!

Thursday, August 29, 2024

Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks!