Quote by Ayn Rand

Government 'help' to business is just as disastrous as government persecution... the only way a government can be of service to national prosperity is by keeping its hands off.

Government 'help' to business is just as disastrous as gover

Summary

This quote suggests that any form of government involvement in business, whether through assistance or persecution, can be detrimental. It argues that the best way for a government to promote national prosperity is by refraining from interfering in the affairs of business and allowing the free market to function without intervention. This viewpoint adheres to the belief that businesses are more efficient and successful when left to operate independently, without government intervention or regulation.

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By Ayn Rand

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