It only stands to reason that where there's sacrifice, there's someon… — Ayn Rand

It only stands to reason that where there's sacrifice, there's someone collecting the sacrificial offerings. Where there's service, there is someone being served. The man who speaks to you of sacrifice is speaking of slaves and masters, and intends to be the master.

Ayn RandWriter · Russian · 1905 – 1982

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