It is my eyes which see, and the sight of my eyes grants beauty to the earth. It is my ears which hear, and the hearing of my ears gives its song to the world. It is my mind which thinks, and the judgement of my mind is the only searchlight that can find the truth. It is my will which chooses, and the choice of my will is the only edict I must respect. ✨ Ayn Rand (2012). Study Guide: Anthem (Study Gudie and Book), p.101, BookCaps Study Guides
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