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Do not ever say that the desire to ‘do good’ by force is a good motive. Neither power-lust nor stupidity are good motives.

Posted on May 9, 2020 by qp
Ayn Rand Quote : 31146

By Ayn Rand

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Desire, Force, Motive, Power, Stupidity Ayn Rand

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