We take care of our health, we lay up money, we make our roof tight and our clothing sufficient, but who provides wisely that he shall not be wanting the best property of all – friends? – Ralph Waldo Emerson

It is the lash of hunger which compels the poor man to submit. In order to live he must sell – “voluntarily” sell – himself every day and hour to the “beast of property.” – Johann Most, The Beast of Property

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

If history could teach us anything, it would be that private property is inextricably linked with civilization. – Ludwig von Mises