We have seen how great a tyranny that is which arises from monopolizing the land.
Victoria C. Woodhull: “We have seen how great a tyranny that is which arises from monopolizing the land.”
Editor's note · Context
This quote addresses the tyranny that arises from land monopolization, a key issue in Woodhull's advocacy.
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