Mark David Henderson

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Mark Henderson studied Victorian poetry and neuroscience at Brown University and earned an MBA from Columbia Graduate School of Business. He writes in a conversational style, but wields an intense passion for truth and understanding, especially where the practical ideas that shape our lives are at stake. His unique perspective stems from the Atheist and Christian influences of his two fathers.

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The Soul of Atlas

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From 1949 comes the prophetic voice of George Orwell. Along with Ayn Rand, Orwell is turning out to be prophetic in the battle between the individual and the state.

Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street building has been renamed, every date has been altered, and the process is continuing day

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“You want to know what's wrong with the world?" Dad paused. "It's this alienation that permeates every aspect of humanity.”
Mark David Henderson, The Soul of Atlas

“To recognize and comprehend what influences us and others is to function with purpose.”
Mark David Henderson, The Soul of Atlas

“The Socialist system requires that each individual act out of selfless, altruistic motives. It sounds nice, but the only way that could happen is if Man were innately centered on others.”
Mark David Henderson, The Soul of Atlas

“If I had my life to live over again, I would have made a rule to read some poetry and listen to some music at least once every week.”
Charles Darwin, The Autobiography of Charles Darwin, 1809–82

“Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.”
Henry James

“Don’t walk in front of me… I may not follow
Don’t walk behind me… I may not lead
Walk beside me… just be my friend”
Albert Camus

“The story so far:
In the beginning the Universe was created.
This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move.”
Douglas Adams, The Restaurant at the End of the Universe

“Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead.”
Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard's Almanack

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Dustin Hi, Mark!

I hope all's well with you and yours.:)

I like your tastes in books, too, and thank you very much for complimenting my profile photo. He is precious, indeed!

Friend request are always much appreciated, thank you.


Have a wonderful day and week!


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