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I believe that normally the rights of property coincide with the rights of man; but where they do not, then the rights of man must be put above the rights of property.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “I believe that normally the rights of property coincide with the rights of man; but where they do not, then the rights…”
Editor's note · Context
He argues that when property rights conflict with human rights, the latter must take precedence.
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