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Ayn Rand quote: "There are no contradictions. If you find one, check your..."

There are no contradictions. If you find one, check your premises.

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There’s a lot of things wrong with this country, but one of the few things still right with it is that a man can steer clear of the organized bullshit if he really wants to. It’s a goddamned luxury, and if I were you, I’d take advantage of it while you can. Hunter S. Thompson
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The Jabalites .... They worship no god; and if we in goodness of heart do send a missionary to show them the way of life, they listen with respect to all he hath to say, and then they eat him. This doth tend to hinder the spread of light. Mark Twain
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