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The better distribution of property is desirable, but it is not to be brought about by the anarchic form of Socialism which would destroy all private capital and tend to destroy all private wealth.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt critiques anarchic socialism, arguing that it undermines the desirable goal of better property distribution.

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