The Economic Times

Quote of the day by philosopher Ayn Rand: 'The hardest thing to explain is the glaringly evident which everybody has decided not to see'

Ayn Rand's quote highlights evident truths people collectively choose to ignore. She was a Russian-born novelist and philosopher who moved to America. Her novels explored individualism and the conflict with social pressures. Rand developed Objectivism, a philosophy centered on reason and self-interest. Her influential and controversial legacy continues to spark debate today.