Quote by Ayn Rand

I am older than you. Believe me, there is no other way to live on earth. Men are not open to truth or reason. They cannot be reached by a rational argument. The mind is powerless against them. Yet we have to deal with them. If we want to accomplish anything, we have to deceive them into letting us accomplish it. Or force them. They understand nothing else. We cannot expect their support for any endeavor of the intellect, for any goal of the spirit. They are nothing but vicious animals. They are greedy, self-indulgent, predatory dollar-chasers

I am older than you. Believe me, there is no other way to li

Summary

This quote seems to reflect a cynical and jaded perspective on human nature. The speaker suggests that individuals are inherently unreasonable and closed-minded, making rational arguments futile. They believe that the only way to achieve anything is through deception or force, as people are supposedly motivated solely by greed and self-indulgence. The quote implies a disdain for humanity and a belief in the need to manipulate or overpower others in order to accomplish one's goals. However, it is important to recognize that this view of people may be overly pessimistic and dismissive of human potential for growth and understanding.

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Truth Science Reason

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