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Mans unique reward, however, is that while animals survive by adjusting themselves to their background, man survives by
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"Man's unique reward, however, is that while animals survive by adjusting themselves to their background, man survives by adjusting his background to himself"

- Ayn Rand

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This quote by Ayn Rand speaks to the distinct power of people to shape their environment. Animals are restricted to adapting to their environment, but people have the capability to form their environment to fit their requirements. This is an effective tool that people have, and it is one of the reasons why people have had the ability to survive and flourish in a variety of various environments. Humans have the power to produce tools, develop structures, and establish technology that can assist them to make it through and grow in any environment. This quote is a reminder of the power of human beings to form their environment and to use their imagination and ingenuity to survive and grow.

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Ayn Rand This quote is written / told by Ayn Rand between February 2, 1905 and March 6, 1982. She was a famous Writer from Russia. The author also have 46 other quotes.

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