Taoism Objectivism
I'm an objectivist and a taoist,
And I know why these don't conflict.
He who considers wealth to be right will not part with his earnings.
He who considers prominence to be right will not part with his fame.
He who is partial to power will not share its handle with others.
Grasping them, he trembles; letting go of them, he grieves.
Yet he has not the slightest introspection to perceive that which he ceaselessly pursues.
- Chuang Tzu (trans. Victor Mair)
I love that.
It defines for me beautifully what objectivism is all about (to me). Nevermind wealth, nevermind prominence, nevermind power, bitches I’m good at this. While you best pay me for my skills, I glory first and foremost in my skill and integrity. If you can provide something to me I need, what can I do for you? Let's go. Power isn't even relevant.
That’s how I feel about it.
Oh, sure, feel free to debate me, I'm game, but I wonder if anyone sees what I'm getting at and feels the same way. I'll take all the disagreement and abuse in the world for one person who quietly says, "Yeah. That."
And I know why these don't conflict.
He who considers wealth to be right will not part with his earnings.
He who considers prominence to be right will not part with his fame.
He who is partial to power will not share its handle with others.
Grasping them, he trembles; letting go of them, he grieves.
Yet he has not the slightest introspection to perceive that which he ceaselessly pursues.
- Chuang Tzu (trans. Victor Mair)
I love that.
It defines for me beautifully what objectivism is all about (to me). Nevermind wealth, nevermind prominence, nevermind power, bitches I’m good at this. While you best pay me for my skills, I glory first and foremost in my skill and integrity. If you can provide something to me I need, what can I do for you? Let's go. Power isn't even relevant.
That’s how I feel about it.
Oh, sure, feel free to debate me, I'm game, but I wonder if anyone sees what I'm getting at and feels the same way. I'll take all the disagreement and abuse in the world for one person who quietly says, "Yeah. That."