#parasitism

If everyone were a parasite on society, that would just be too many artists to support. That's why I'm glad I have friends and relatives. Someday, I might even be grateful to have them. ↗

— Bauvard

#funny #humor #parasitism #funny

If the rest of them can survive only by destroying us, then why should we wish them to survive? . . . Nothing can make it moral to destroy the best. One can't be punished for being good. One can't be penalized for ability. ↗

— Ayn Rand

#parasitism #rand #jealousy