John Adams Quotes on Property
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I had heard my father say that he never knew a piece of land run away or break.
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As long as Property exists, it will accumulate in Individuals and Families. As long as Marriage exists, Knowledge, Property and Influence will accumulate in Families.
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The moment the idea is admitted into society, that property is not as sacred as the law of God, and that there is not a force of law and public justice to protect it, anarchy and tyranny commence. If 'Thou shall not covet,' and 'Thou shall not steal,' are not commandments of Heaven, they must be made inviolable precepts in every society, before it can be civilized or made free.
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Property must be secured or liberty cannot exist.