“Next to the right of liberty, the right of property is the most important individual right guaranteed by the Constitution and the one which, united with that of personal liberty, has contributed more to the growth of civilization than any other institution established by the human race.”
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Taft, W. H. (n.d.). Next to the right of liberty, the right of property is the most important individual right guaranteed by the Constitution and the one which, united with that of personal liberty, has contributed more to the growth of civilization than any other institution established by the human race. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/34744-next-to-the-right-of-liberty-the-right/
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Taft, William Howard. “Next to the right of liberty, the right of property is the most important individual right guaranteed by the Constitution and the one which, united with that of personal liberty, has contributed more to the growth of civilization than any other institution established by the human race.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/34744-next-to-the-right-of-liberty-the-right/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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Taft, William Howard. “Next to the right of liberty, the right of property is the most important individual right guaranteed by the Constitution and the one which, united with that of personal liberty, has contributed more to the growth of civilization than any other institution established by the human race.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/34744-next-to-the-right-of-liberty-the-right/.