Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 8, 2023
Civil government, so far as it is instituted for the security of property, is in reality instituted for the defense of the rich against the poor or against those who have some property against those who have none at all.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington

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Adam Smith's quote highlights capitalism's role in protecting property rights.

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