In reality and in the Objectivist ethics, there is no such thing as “duty.” There is only choice and the full, clear recognition of a principle obscured by the notion of “duty”: the Law of Causality. The proper approach to … Continue reading
Category: Quotations
The Facts (A. Conan Doyle)
“There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact.” — Arthur Conan Doyle
It’s Not “Conservative” to Advocate Real Capitalism (Ayn Rand)
Capitalism is not the system of the past; it is the system of the future—if mankind is to have a future. Those who wish to fight for it, must discard the title of “conservatives.” “Conservatism” has always been a misleading … Continue reading
The Myth of “The Public” (Mark Twain)
“The Public is merely a multiplied ‘me.’” — Mark Twain Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in back-and-forth discussion with Dr. Hurd on topics of … Continue reading
Truth Does Not Get Lonely (Jefferson)
“It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself.” — Thomas Jefferson
Family, Rationally Defined (Richard Bach)
“The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life.” — Richard Bach Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended … Continue reading
The Best Years of Your Life (Albert Ellis)
“The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own. You do not blame them on your mother, the ecology, or the president. You realize that you control your own destiny.” — … Continue reading
The Meaning of Life (Bob Newhart)
“All I can say about life is, ‘Oh God, enjoy it!” — Bob Newhart
Shallow (L.M. Montgomery)
As a rule, I am very careful to be shallow and conventional where depth and originality are wasted. — Lucy Maud Montgomery (author of Anne of Green Gables and other titles)
Jane Eyre Exposes the Fallacy of Turning the Other Cheek (Charlotte Bronte)
“If people were always kind and obedient to those who are cruel and unjust, the wicked people would have it all their own way: they would never feel afraid, and so they would never alter, but would grow worse and … Continue reading
Socialism: Not Just the Economy, Stupid (Lenin)
“When one makes a Revolution, one cannot mark time; one must always go forward – or go back. He who now talks about the ‘freedom of the press’ goes backward, and halts our headlong course towards Socialism.” — Vladimir Lenin … Continue reading
The Buddha Got This One Right
You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire … Continue reading