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> [“The main reason for moral inconsistencies and betrayals, Ayn Rand believed, is that men have been taught to pursue ideals that are irrational and therefore impractical. Traditional virtues, such as self-sacrifice, faith, and humility, are contrary to the requirements of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/robert-james-bidinotto/the-main-reason-for-moral-inconsistencies-and-betrayals-ayn-rand/)

Robert James Bidinotto

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## Other authors on Ayn Rand

## More by Robert James Bidinotto

> [“The main reason for moral inconsistencies and betrayals, Ayn Rand believed, is that men have been taught to pursue ideals that are irrational and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/robert-james-bidinotto/the-main-reason-for-moral-inconsistencies-and-betrayals-ayn-rand/)

Robert James Bidinotto

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