Here is the BIG John Galt speech from Atlas Shrugged (I think it was 60 pages or so in the book). If you've never read the book and have the time... Seriously, you'll need time... have a listen.
John Galt Speech FULL part 1 of 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfIOHRm-YxY#)
John Galt Speech FULL part 2 of 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=istRE8I0LvE#)
John Galt Speech FULL part 3 of 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zz-xxXwJjuI#)