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• “Wherever there is great property, there is great inequality.”

  Meaning: In Book V Smith notes that large fortunes create large gaps, and that governments exist partly to protect property. The idea invites honest reflection: if you build wealth, consider how your choices as an employer, buyer or giver affect those with much less.

  Adam Smith · Money
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  “Rights become meaningful only when people are free to create, own, and benefit from their work.”

  Meaning: Freedom includes the ability to think independently, work productively, and keep the rewards of honest effort. Property rights protect personal independence and responsibility.

  Ayn Rand · Inspirational