Do not ever say that the desire to "do good" by force is a good motive. Neither power-lust nor stupidity are good motives. (Ayn Rand)

Do not ever say that the desire to "do good" by force is a good motive. Neither power-lust nor stupidity are good motives.

Ayn Rand

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