Ayn Rand vs Henry David Thoreau
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Ayn Rand United States · 1905–1982 50% · #99 in the world
- Henry David Thoreau United States · 1817–1862 50% · #98 in the world
What the votes say
The world is split down the middle between Ayn Rand and Henry David Thoreau: 50% each. Henry David Thoreau is #98 of the 110 writers in the world ranking and Ayn Rand #99; among the 25 from the United States, they are #22 and #23.
Side by side
| Ayn Rand | Henry David Thoreau | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #99 | #98 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Lived | 1905–1982 | 1817–1862 |