To interpose the threat of physical destruction between a man and his …

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To interpose the threat of physical destruction between a man and his perception of reality, is to negate and paralyze his means of survival to force him to act against his own judgment, is like forcing him to act against his own sight ✨ Ayn Rand (2016). Atlas Shrugged, p.781, Hamilton Books
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To interpose the threat of physical destruction between a man and his perception of reality, is to negate and paralyze his means of survival to force him to act against his own judgment, is like forcing him to act against his own sight ✨ Ayn Rand (2016). Atlas Shrugged, p.781, Hamilton Books

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