Quote by Theodore Roosevelt

My position as regards the monied interests can be put in a few words. In every civilized society property rights must be carefully safeguarded; ordinarily and in the great majority of cases, human rights and property rights are fundamentally and in the long run, identical; but when it clearly appears that there is a real conflict between them, human rights must have the upper hand; for property belongs to man and not man to property.

My position as regards the monied interests can be put in a

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's stance on the importance of safeguarding property rights in society. It emphasizes that in most cases, human rights and property rights align, as property belongs to individuals. However, when there is a genuine conflict between the two, human rights must take precedence. This indicates a belief in the inherent value of human beings and the recognition that property rights should not infringe upon basic human rights.

By Theodore Roosevelt

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