Quote by Ayn Rand

From the smallest necessity to the highest religious abstraction, from the wheel to the skyscraper, everything we are and everything we have comes from one attribute of man

From the smallest necessity to the highest religious abstrac

Summary

This quote suggests that every aspect of human existence and achievement can be traced back to a single attribute of mankind. It implies that all of our needs and accomplishments, whether they are basic necessities or complex intellectual concepts, ultimately stem from a key quality or characteristic that defines us as human beings. It highlights the unique ability of human beings to innovate and create, shaping the world around us and pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

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By Ayn Rand

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