Rand always says, "Never pass up an opportunity to pass moral judgment.” Well I say: "Look for an opportunity to do something more useful instead.” Nobody was led to virtue by being told he was a scoundrel. (Nathaniel Branden)

Rand always says, "Never pass up an opportunity to pass moral judgment.” Well I say: "Look for an opportunity to do something more useful instead.” Nobody was led to virtue by being told he was a scoundrel.

Nathaniel Branden

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