Men would live exceedingly quiet if these two words, mine and thine, were taken away.

Summary

This quote suggests that conflicts and disturbances arise in society due to the concepts of ownership and possession. If people did not attach importance to the notions of "mine" and "thine" (or personal ownership), there would be less greed, competition, and disputes over resources. The quote proposes that a sense of peace and tranquility would prevail if people were not as possessive or protective of their belongings, emphasizing the negative impact of possessiveness on human interaction.

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