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Religion Quotes by Ayn Rand
- I don’t approve of religion.
- Religion is a primitive form of philosophy, [the] attempt to offer a comprehensive view of reality.
- If a life could have a theme song - and I believe every worthwhile one has - mine is a religion, an obsession, a mania…
- I would give the greatest sunset in the world for one sight of New York's skyline. Particularly when one can't see the details. Just the…
- Individual rights are not subject to a public vote; a majority has no right to vote away the rights of a minority; the political function…
- If any civilization is to survive, it is the morality of altruism that men have to reject.
- Man—every man—is an end in himself, not a means to the ends of others; he must live for his own sake, neither sacrificing himself to…
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- Creationists make it sound as though a 'theory' is something you dreamt up after being drunk all night. — Isaac Asimov
- To surrender to ignorance and call it God has always been premature, and it remains premature today. — Isaac Asimov
- Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words. — Francis of Assisi