AYN RAND: The secular meaning of the Christmas holiday is wider than the tenets of any particular religion: it is good will toward men—a frame of mind which is not the exclusive property (though it is supposed to be part, … Continue reading
Category: Quotations
Congratulations on Not Drinking the Poison
If you understand what’s going on and didn’t take the poison, you have survived the greatest psychological warfare in human history. Do you realize how much time, resources, money and effort they put into this? They have tried to manipulate, … Continue reading
The Men Who Wanted to Be Left Alone
“The most terrifying force of death comes from the hands of Men who wanted to be left Alone. They try, so very hard, to mind their own business and provide for themselves and those they love. They resist every impulse … Continue reading
Wait or Hustle?
“Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.” — author unknown, from a Chinese fortune cookie Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute … Continue reading
Americans Who Love Communism from Afar (Ayn Rand)
“When, at the age of twelve, at the time of the Russian revolution, I first heard the Communist principle that Man must exist for the sake of the State, I perceived that this was the essential issue, that this principle … Continue reading
Why Conservatives Keep Losing (Ayn Rand)
“We never demanded the one payment that the world owed us—and we let our best reward go to the worst of men. The error was made centuries ago, it was made by Sebastian d’Anconia, by Nat Taggart, by every man … Continue reading
Heal Thyself (Descartes)
“Conquer yourself rather than the world.” — Rene Descartes 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 … Continue reading
Long Live the Producers. Happy Thanksgiving!
“Thanksgiving is a typically American holiday. In spite of its religious form (giving thanks to God for a good harvest), its essential, secular meaning is a celebration of successful production. It is a producers’ holiday. The lavish meal is a … Continue reading
The Nature of the Second-Hander (Ayn Rand)
“Notice how they’ll accept anything except a man who stands alone. They recognize him at once . . . . There’s a special, insidious kind of hatred for him. They forgive criminals. They admire dictators. Crime and violence are a … Continue reading
Questioning Science IS Science
At a time when we are told not to “question science”, it’s important to think about and determine what actually is “science”. Science has two underlying definitions, both a set of certain knowledge and facts – and as well the … Continue reading
Come and Make Me (Ayn Rand)
It is your mind that they want you to surrender—all those who preach the creed of sacrifice, whatever their tags or their motives, whether they demand it for the sake of your soul or of your body, whether they promise … Continue reading
Love of Animals (A.D. Williams)
“When I look into the eyes of an animal I do not see an animal. I see a living being. I see a friend. I feel a soul.” ~ A.D. Williams Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under … Continue reading