Quote by Ayn Rand

Do not consider Collectivists as sincere but deluded idealists. The proposal to enslave some men for the sake of others is not an ideal; brutality is not idealistic, no matter what its purpose. Do not ever say that the desire to do good by force is a good motive. Neither power-lust nor stupidity are good motives.


Do not consider Collectivists as sincere but deluded idealis

Summary

This quote highlights the perspective that collectivism, the idea of sacrificing some individuals for the supposed benefit of others, should not be viewed as a genuine or well-intentioned ideology. It argues that any proposal advocating the enslavement of some individuals for the betterment of others is not idealistic but rather brutal. Moreover, it emphasizes that the desire to enforce good through force should not be considered a noble motive, as it stems from either a lust for power or sheer ignorance.

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Idealism
By Ayn Rand
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