Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-1] of 1 Mysticism quotesMysticism QuotesMysticism The three values which men held for centuries and which have now collapsed are: mysticism, collectivism, altruism. Mysticism -- as a cultural power -- died at the time of the Renaissance. Collectivism -- as a political ideal -- died in World War II. As to altruism -- it has never been alive. It is the poison of death in the blood of Western civilization, and men survived it only to the extent to which they neither believed nor practiced it. ...~ Ayn Rand Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print