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The soil of their native land is dear to all the hearts of mankind.
The soil of their native land is dear to all the hearts of mankind.
It is precisely those things which belong to "the people" which have historically been despoiled- wild creatures, the air, and read more
It is precisely those things which belong to "the people" which have historically been despoiled- wild creatures, the air, and waterways being notable examples. This goes to the heart of why property rights are socially important in the first place. Property rights mean self-interested monitors. No owned creatures are in danger of extinction. No owned forests are in danger of being leveled. No one kills the goose that lays the golden egg when it is his goose.
The function of socialism is to raise suffering to a higher level.
The function of socialism is to raise suffering to a higher level.
Governments will always misuse the machinery of the law as far as the state of public opinion permits.
Governments will always misuse the machinery of the law as far as the state of public opinion permits.
I was known as the chief grave robber of my state.
I was known as the chief grave robber of my state.
No intelligent man has any respect for an unjust law.
No intelligent man has any respect for an unjust law.
Absolute power turns its possessors not into a God but an anti-God. For God turned clay into men, while the read more
Absolute power turns its possessors not into a God but an anti-God. For God turned clay into men, while the absolute despot turns men into clay.
Taxes are not levied for the benefit of the taxed.
Taxes are not levied for the benefit of the taxed.
Tourists are terrorists with cameras. Terrorists are tourists with guns.
Tourists are terrorists with cameras. Terrorists are tourists with guns.
