Land: A part of the earth's surface considered as property. The theory that land is property subjec

Land: A part of the earth's surface considered as property. The theory that land is property subjec Ambrose Bierce Quotes

Land: A part of the earth's surface considered as property. The theory that land is property, subject to private ownership and control, is the foundation of modern society and is eminently worthy of the superstructure.

Author: Ambrose Bierce

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