XCowboy2's continuing adaptation of Ayn Rand's novel Atlas Shrugged, looks at the value of life and that it is our choice to live it. Life is very much about the living of it and the virtue and honesty that we can bring to that life. That to hide behind illusion may bring us temporary comfort, but will ultimately destroy our reason to live.
"But it is a wish one must learn to deserve.. Virtue is not an end in itself.. Virtue is not its own reward.. Life, is the reward of virtue.. And happiness.. Is the goal and the reward of life.."
The tail end of this speech is perhaps its most profound.. Please enjoy..