The science of mine and thine-the science of justice-is the science of all human rights; of all a man's rights of person and property; of all his rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. (Lysander Spooner)

The science of mine and thine-the science of justice-is the science of all human rights; of all a man's rights of person and property; of all his rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Lysander Spooner

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