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Galt's statement is a dramatized summation of the Objectivist ethics. The Objectivist ethics, in essence, hold that man exists for his own sake, that the pursuit of his own happiness is his highest moral purpose, that he must not sacrifice himself to others, nor sacrifice others to himself.
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The following posts link to A 1964 interview of Ayn Rand from Playboy magazine. Galt's statement:
" about; it?s my utter failure at commiting to any one subject that leads to my abject frustration in making headway in any of them. Mr. Kottke seems to revel in this meme. You can find similar material throughout his archives. "
"some religions have very valuable moral points. They may have a good influence or proper principles to inculcate, but in a very contradictory context and, on a very ? how should I say it? ? dangerous or malevolent base: on the ground of faith. via Kottke You may also be interested in:"
" A 1964 interview of Ayn Rand from Playboy magazine. Galt's statement "
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