Many writers upon the science of political economy have declared that it is the duty of a nation first to encourage the creation of wealth; and second, to direct and control its distribution. All such theories are delusive.

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There is no reason why the women of the country should not greatly advance themselves.

There is no reason why the women of the country should not greatly advance themselves.

I am in favor of carrying out the Declaration of Independence to women as well...

I am in favor of carrying out the Declaration of Independence to women as well...

The right of each individual in any relation to secure to himself the full benefits...

The right of each individual in any relation to secure to himself the full benefits...

The rights of one sex, political and otherwise, are the same as those of the...

The rights of one sex, political and otherwise, are the same as those of the...

Legislation has been and is still directed towards the protection of wealth, rather than towards...

Legislation has been and is still directed towards the protection of wealth, rather than towards...

Each individual member of a co-operative society works with that interest which is inseparable from...

Each individual member of a co-operative society works with that interest which is inseparable from...

In the unrest of the masses I augur great good. It is by their realizing...

In the unrest of the masses I augur great good. It is by their realizing...

A man's sentiments are generally just and right, while it is second selfish thought which...

A man's sentiments are generally just and right, while it is second selfish thought which...

When money is controlled by a few it gives that few an undue power and...

When money is controlled by a few it gives that few an undue power and...

Each co-operative institution will become a school of business in which each member will acquire...

Each co-operative institution will become a school of business in which each member will acquire...

There would be no idling in a co-operative workshop. Each workman, being an employer, has...

There would be no idling in a co-operative workshop. Each workman, being an employer, has...

It is probable that for a long time to come the mass of mankind in...

It is probable that for a long time to come the mass of mankind in...

All legislative experiments in the way of making forcible distribution of the wealth produced in...

All legislative experiments in the way of making forcible distribution of the wealth produced in...

In a condition of society and under an industrial organization which places labor completely at...

In a condition of society and under an industrial organization which places labor completely at...

From my earliest acquaintance with the science of political economy, it has been evident to...

From my earliest acquaintance with the science of political economy, it has been evident to...

Government itself is founded upon the great doctrine of the consent of the governed, and...

Government itself is founded upon the great doctrine of the consent of the governed, and...

The employee is regarded by the employer merely in the light of his value as...

The employee is regarded by the employer merely in the light of his value as...

The only distribution of wealth which is the product of labor, which will be honest,...

The only distribution of wealth which is the product of labor, which will be honest,...

I have always been fully persuaded that, through co-operation, labor could become its own employer.

I have always been fully persuaded that, through co-operation, labor could become its own employer.

The country blacksmith who employs no journeyman is never conscious of any conflict between the...

The country blacksmith who employs no journeyman is never conscious of any conflict between the...