Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Property is an intellectual production. The game requires coolness, right reasoning, promptness, and patience in the players.

Property is an intellectual production. The game requires co

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This quote emphasizes the intellectual nature of property, suggesting that it is not simply a physical possession but rather a product of one's intellectual abilities. It likens the acquisition and management of property to a game that requires certain qualities in the players, such as coolness, rational thinking, quick decision-making, and perseverance. It implies that success in acquiring and managing property relies on a strategic and careful approach, where one must employ these traits to navigate through the challenges and opportunities presented.

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