In Ayn Rand’s argument, she says “The ethics of altruism prescribes that we sacrifice our interests and lives for the good of others.” This is true as we see it, Altruism is a way of living, but when living this lifestyle, one will never be happy. Ayn Rand also says “Ethical egoism prescribes that we seek our own happiness exclusively, and as such it is consistent with the happiness goal.” We also know this is a way to live. Ayn Rand’s intent of the argument was to show that selfishness is a way to live. But from the argument we can see that it aims to show egoism is the way to live, while altruism does not meet the goals of happiness.