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Instead of enviro-messianism, they should propose a drill-to-transition for whatever energy source can prove it works at a nonsacrificial price -- shale, coal gasification, nuclear, solar or some combination.
Enviromania 2008
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This present discussion is concerned with the principles by which one identifies and evaluates the instances involving a man's nonsacrificial help to others.
The Virtue of Selfishness Rand, Ayn 1961
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Any type of nonsacrificial assistance, of social bonus, gratuitous benefit or gift value possible among men, is possible only in a free society, and is proper so long as it is nonsacrificial.
The Virtue of Selfishness Rand, Ayn 1961
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If one's friend is in trouble, one should act to help him by whatever nonsacrificial means are appropriate.
The Virtue of Selfishness Rand, Ayn 1961
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Various nonsacrificial rituals (dances and so forth) are referred to above. [
Introduction to the History of Religions Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume IV Crawford Howell Toy 1877
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