Ayn Rand, [Alisa Zinov'yevna Rosenbaum] (1905-1982) Russian-American novelist, philosopher, playwright, and screenwriter Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Ayn Rand Quote “Needless to say, under either system [socialism or fascism], the inequalities of income and standard of living are greater than anything possible under a free economy -- and a man’s position is determined, not by his productive ability and achievement, but by political pull and force. Under both systems, sacrifice is invoked as a magic, omnipotent solution in any crisis -- and “the public good” is the altar on which victims are immolated.”Ayn Rand ~ Ayn Rand [Alisa Zinov'yevna Rosenbaum] (1905-1982) Russian-American novelist, philosopher, playwright, and screenwriter“The Fascist New Frontier,” The Ayn Rand Column, p.98 Fascism , Socialism Ratings and Comments Reply cal, lewisville, tx 7/6/12 The ignorant ones running the Soviet Union were unproductive and the highest paid with the most of everything. It's looking very the very same here in our own government today. Reply luis, panama 7/6/12 Wonderfull, very clear indeed ! Reply jim k, Austin, Tx 7/6/12 More harm is done under the banner of "the public good" than almost anything else. Ann nails it. 2 Reply E Archer, NYC 7/6/12 If America succumbs to the oppression of totalitarianism, where will anyone be able to find asylum then? Americans must realize that the battle for the world still rages on, but instead of bombs and bayonets, we are being taken over by fiat -- indeed the pen is mightier than the sword. Time to make a fresh Declaration of Independence! Reply Mike, Norwalk 7/6/12 Archer, I'm with you, it is time ! Reply J Carlton, Calgary 7/9/12 My favorite statement supposedly from a Russian Miner..."They pretend to pay us and we pretend to work"... Reply bruski, naples 4/22/16 Yep. And, here we are living in the world that Ayn described in Atlas Shrugged.b Reply Robert, Somewhere in Europe 4/22/16 Sorry, another wrong quote - see my previous comment..... Reply warren, olathe 4/22/16 Reply Ronw13, Yachats OR 4/23/16 SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Ayn Rand quote is found in these categories: Fascism quotes Socialism quotes About Ayn Rand Bio of Ayn Rand Quotations by Ayn Rand Books by/about Ayn Rand Ayn Rand videos Ayn Rand on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Ayn Rand