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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.
**[[John Adams]], [http://press-pubs.uchicago.edu/founders/print_documents/v1ch16s15.html Ch. 1 Marchamont Nedham : The Right Constitution of a Commonwealth Examined], ''A Defence of the Constitutions of Government'' (1787). <!-- ''The Works of John Adams, Second President of the United States'' vol. VI (1851) p. 9 -->
*“They do not know how to do right,” declares the Lord,
:“who store up in their fortresses
:what they have plundered and looted.”
:* [[Amos (prophet)]], [[w:Book of Amos|Book of Amos]], 3:10 [[New International Version|NIV]]
* To live<br>On means not yours—be brave in silks and laces,<br>Gallant in steeds; splendid in banquets; all<br>Not yours. Given, uninherited, unpaid for;<br>This is to be a trickster; and to filch<br>Men's art and labour, which to them is wealth,<br>Life, daily bread;—quitting all scores with "friend,<br>You're troublesome!" <br>Why this, forgive me,<br>Is what, when done with a less dainty grace,<br>Plain folks call "Theft."
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