Atlas Shrugged

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One Capitalist's Opinion of Atlas Shrugged

Atlas Shrugged is the story of a world that has grown tired of Capitalism. It is no longer a place where achievement or work is rewarded. Instead, Capitalism and business are looked upon as a necessary evil (Sound Familiar?). One by one, the greatest Capitalists remaining begin to disappear to leave the world to fend for itself...

Atlas Shrugged

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Atlas Shrugged

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Published in 1957 and topping off at over 640,000 words, Atlas shrugged is one of the longest books ever written in the English Language.
Atlas Shrugged examines self-interest and the moralities that can be attached to it by society.

“If you don't love Capitalism now, you will after reading this book!”

Who is John Galt?

Is John Galt a part of everyone? or no-one?

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John Galt is a part of everyone

avocado47 says:

John Gault is just buried deeper in some people than others. This is one of my all time favorite books!

fefe says:

Who is John Galt?

BigJim says:

Self-reliance and personal responsibility. That's the John Galt that should be a part of everybody! We need more of it.

Loyalis says:

When there stops being a little piece of John Galt in everyone, America is in deep trouble...

John Galt is no-one

 

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I swear by my life and my love of it that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine.

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Who Is John Galt?
John Galt is the fictional hero of ?Atlas Shrugged,? Ayn Rand's epic novel published in 1957. I first read Atlas Shrugged in high school, and have reread it four or five times since then. For me, no other novel even comes close. A few months back, ...
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Is Atlas Shrugged coming true?

Taking a look at the current news headlines can sometimes make it look like the dystopian world of Ayn Rand's is actually coming true, much like in Atlas Shrugged. Let's take a look at today's headlines...

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