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The only possible way, in which any man can be protected in his rights, is to protect him in his own actual possession and exercise of them.
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Lysander Spooner
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gutenberg.orgLysander Spooner: “The only possible way, in which any man can be protected in his rights, is to protect him in his own actual possession…”
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This statement emphasizes the necessity of individuals maintaining their rights to ensure their protection.
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