Quote by G.K. Chesterton
Thieves respect property. They merely wish the property to become

Thieves respect property. They merely wish the property to become their property that they may more perfectly respect it. – G.K. Chesterton

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Private property was the original source of freedom. It still is its main bulwark. – Walter Lippmann

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