As soon as the land of any country has all become private property, the landlords, like all other men, love to reap where they never sowed, and demand a rent even for its natural produce.

Summary

This quote suggests that when land is privately owned, landlords will seek to profit from it without contributing to its cultivation or productivity. They exploit the natural resources and demand rent from those who rely on the land's produce. It highlights a critique of the landlord class, emphasizing how the system of private property can enable individuals to profit from the resources of the earth without having put in any effort or labor themselves.

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