On the record
That which protects the dwelling and the property of the rich man, belongs just as much to the hovel of the beggar.
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Henry Ward Beecher
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gutenberg.orgHenry Ward Beecher: “That which protects the dwelling and the property of the rich man, belongs just as much to the hovel of the beggar.”
Editor's note · Context
Beecher asserts that the protections afforded by law apply equally to both the wealthy and the impoverished.
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