# Quote — Ayn Rand, The Journals of Ayn Rand

> The human race has only two unlimited capacities: one for suffering and one for lying. I want to fight religion as the root of all human lying and the only excuse for human suffering.

- Author: [Ayn Rand](https://www.leafyquotes.com/ayn-rand.md)
- Book: [The Journals of Ayn Rand](https://www.leafyquotes.com/ayn-rand/the-journals-of-ayn-rand.md)
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> The actions of all group leaders throughout history have had one common element: altruism - common good of the collective. Religious leaders and the "moral" majority condemn the likes of Hitler, Stalin, etc. but their movements and foundations are alike.

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> Never initiate the use of force against another man. Never let his use of force against you remain unanswered by force.

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> Selfishness does not mean only to do things for one's self. One may do things, affecting others, for his own pleasure and benefit. This is not immoral, but the highest of morality.

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