every man is free to rise as far as he's able or willing, but the degree to which he thinks determines the deg... — Ayn Rand

every man is free to rise as far as he's able or willing, but the degree to which he thinks determines the degree to which he'll rise.

Author: Ayn Rand

Insight: Your ceiling isn't set by circumstances—it's set by how hard you're willing to think. Most people stop at comfortable answers, which is why they stop rising too.

Source: Atlas Shrugged, Part 1, Chapter 10

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every man is free to rise as far as he's able or willing, but the degree to which he thinks determines the degree to which he'll rise.

Ayn RandAtlas Shrugged, Part 1, Chapter 10

Insight

Your ceiling isn't set by circumstances—it's set by how hard you're willing to think. Most people stop at comfortable answers, which is why they stop rising too.

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Ayn Rand

Ayn Rand was a Russian-American writer and philosopher known for her philosophy of objectivism, which emphasized individualism, reason, and capitalism. She is best known for her novels, such as "Atlas Shrugged" and "The Fountainhead," which promoted her philosophical ideas and continue to influence discussions on politics and ethics.

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