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Definitions are the guardians of rationality, the first line of defense against the chaos of mental disintegration.


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The smallest minority on earth is the individual. Those who deny individual rights cannot claim to be defenders of minorities.



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The truth is not for all men, but only for those who seek it.



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So you think that money is the root of all evil. Have you ever asked what is the root of all money?



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Every aspect of Western culture needs a new code of ethics - a rational ethics - as a precondition of rebirth.



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You can ignore reality, but you can't ignore the consequences of ignoring reality.



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