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“A product of your life and liberty is your property. Property is the fruit of your labor, the product of your time, energy, and talents. It is that part of nature that you turn to valuable use. And it is the property of others that is given to you by voluntary exchange and mutual consent. Two people who exchange property voluntarily are both better off or they wouldn't do it. Only they may rightfully make that decision for themselves.”

Quote by Ken Schoolland

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Ken Schoolland is an author known for his works in economics, libertarianism, and philosophy. Born on February 15, 1950, his contributions have influenced the fields of economics and libertarian theory. more

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