# Quote — Ayn Rand, Capitalism

> Capitalism has created the highest standard of living ever known on earth. The evidence is incontrovertible. The contrast between West and East Berlin is the latest demonstration, like a laboratory experiment for all to see. Yet those who are loudest in proclaiming their desire to eliminate poverty are loudest in denouncing capitalism. Man's well-being is not their goal.

- Author: [Ayn Rand](https://www.leafyquotes.com/ayn-rand.md)
- Book: [Capitalism](https://www.leafyquotes.com/ayn-rand/capitalism.md)
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> Let anyone who believes that a high standard of living is the achievement of labor unions and government controls ask himself the following question: If one had a "time machine" and transported the united labor chieftains of America, plus three million government bureaucrats, back to the tenth century—would they be able to provide the medieval serf with electric light, refrigerators, automobiles, and television sets?

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> A gun is not an argument.

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> It is futile to fight against, if one does not know what one is fighting for.

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