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Men have been taught that their first concern is to relieve the suffering of others. ... to make that the highest test of virtue is to make suffering the most important part of life. then man must wish to see others suffer in order that he may be virtuous. such is the nature of altruism.
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Men Have Been Taught That Their First

Ayn Rand
Men have been taught that their first concern is to relieve the suffering of others. ... to make that the highest test of virtue is to make suffering the most important part of life. then man must wish to see others suffer in order that he may be virtuous. such is the nature of altruism.
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