John Galt is a fictional character in a novel by Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged. He is the protagonist of the novel and is a member of an unnamed society in which all men have abandoned their work. He is known for his heroic deeds in the battle against the government and his speeches to the public about the virtues of selfishness and capitalism. In an interview with Ayn Rand, when asked what Mr
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Galt’s philosophy was, she replied, “It’s not a philosophy. It’s just being John Galt.” The John Galt of today is not the same man who appears in Atlas Shrugged. Although many of these quotes are attributed to him (and were popularized by Ayn Rand), they are not exclusive to him and can be applied to any person who has abandoned their role in society–whether it be work, family, or even religion–in pursuit of their own personal goals.