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If he desires any favors from any body, he must, I repeat, depend upon the voluntary kindness of such of his fellow men as may be willing to grant them.
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Lysander Spooner
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gutenberg.orgLysander Spooner: “If he desires any favors from any body, he must, I repeat, depend upon the voluntary kindness of such of his fellow men…”
Editor's note · Context
He emphasizes the importance of voluntary interactions among individuals for mutual aid rather than relying on government favors.
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