In Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. At his trial, Hank Rearden declares: “The public good be damned, I will have no part of it!” What does he mean?

At his trial, Hank Rearden declares: “The public good be damned, I will have no part of it!” What does he mean? How does this issue relate to the novel’s theme? Just explain this from the book.

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