Quote by Herbert Spencer

An argument fatal to the communist theory, is suggested by the fact, that a desire for property is one of the elements of our nature.

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This quote suggests that communism, which advocates for the ownership and distribution of property among the community rather than individuals, is flawed because it goes against human nature. The quote implies that the natural inclination for people to have personal ownership and a desire for property contradicts the principles of communism.

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