Quote by Ayn Rand

We have lied to ourselves. We have not built this box for the good of our brothers. We built it for its own sake. It is above all our brothers to us, and its truth above their truth.

We have lied to ourselves. We have not built this box for th

Summary

This quote highlights the self-deception of people who create something, emphasizing that it is not necessarily for the betterment of others but rather for their self-interest. The "box" symbolizes a metaphorical construct or concept that holds value to the creator above the well-being or perspectives of others. It suggests that the motivation behind their creation is driven by personal gain or the perpetuation of their own truth, disregarding the potential impact on their brothers or the existence of alternative truths.

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