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What has destroyed every previous civilization has been the tendency to the unequal distribution of wealth and power
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"What has destroyed every previous civilization has been the tendency to the unequal distribution of wealth and power"

- Henry George

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Henry George between September 2, 1839 and October 29, 1897. He/she was a famous Economist from USA. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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