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Ayn Rand

Reason is not automatic. Those who deny it cannot be conquered by it. Do not count on them. Leave them alone.

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Thinking clearly and logically requires effort and is not something people do naturally. If someone refuses to accept or use reason, you won’t be able to change their mind, so it’s better to stop trying and move on.

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