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The preservation of the means of knowledge among the lowest ranks

The preservation of the means of knowledge among the lowest ranks is of more importance to the public than all the property of all the rich men in the country. – John Adams

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I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy…. – John Adams

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If we do not lay out ourselves in the service of mankind whom should we serve? – John Adams

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The reason why men enter into society is the preservation of their property. – John Locke

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I told my mother-in-law that my house was her house, and she said, “Get the hell off my property.” – Joan Rivers

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“Whatever is not nailed down is mine.” This is the motto of the exploiter. “Whatever can be pried loose is not nailed down.” This is the second maxim in a country where people are rich, caring little in their present prosperity what shall become of the future. – David Starr Jordan, 1910

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Private property began the instant somebody had a mind of his own. – e. e. (Edward Estlin) cummings

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